Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #5

Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #5A nice EF Payne Rod Co, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for what feels to me like a #5. Full flexing action. 5. 5 ounces. Refinished. Although the ferrules and check are made of drawn tube, the all metal reel seat and ring are rolled and soldered sheet. That, and the front cork check which bears a strong resemblance to the large and early Leonard checks. That should date this rod to about 1910 1914 during the very last years of Ed Payne's leadership

For sale here is a Hardy Featherweight fly reel and spare spool

perfect for housing dries and wets

The grip is very slightly ridged and has one hook gouge

very limited edition "44 Special" fly reel from Perfection Fly Reels

This is a must-have resource for any Hardy Collector or simply anyone in the market for a Hardy reel

The fly came from Joan Salvato Wulff's personal collection

2 oz with longer mid

A nice HL Leonard bamboo fly rod

A nice Seamaster "Tarpon" model fly reel

The rod includes the original grey bag and tube with blue and gold foil label

Rod is in excellent condition

8vo (160 x 240mm)