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This lovely aristocrat from Jim's father (who died in 1914) is amazing in its condition as nothing has been hurt or shortened
The rod comes in a tan poplin bag and brass-topped aluminum tube
Aluminum slide band and pocket cap with the usual Hardy stamps
The reel seat is dark-stained birdseye maple with a cap and ring
Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 1 Weight This lovely aristocrat from Jim'sAn 8'9" very early Ed Payne, 3 piece 2 tip built with a slow wet fly action for a #3 or #4 line. This rod was refinished by me in the early '80s. Done in chinese red with black edges and chinese red intermediates. Leonard catskill like signature wraps over light colored cane. An extra fine tapered grip. Rolled and soldered ring on the all metal seat. Stamped on the pocket cap "E. F. Payne Maker, Highland Mills N. Y." There are a lot of early Leonard
