Keeper of the Stream by Frank Sawyer (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) 8'6" The reel seat is flatted

The reel seat is flatted cork and the superbly crafted nickel silver ring has a small rounded straight knurl

black at the swiss ferrules

with the only sign of use I could find being one little scuff on the rim

A nice opportunity for someone who has always wanted to fish a Payne and to do so on a budget

Ferrule plugs are available for a modest extra fee

Keeper of the Stream by Frank Sawyer (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) 8'6" The reel seat is flattedA nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library. Fully bound in red bonded leather. Gilt titling and decoration on the spine. Marbled end papers and silk ribbon marker. 496 pages. Fine condition.