EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods very expensive)

very expensive)

Includes a copy of the Gary Howells pages with a personal signed note from Gary to Craig Lynch (see photo)

̢Winsted Conn" a tackle retail shop for which Sam produced rods

Wraps and varnish are exquisite - chestnut wraps tipped black

The smooth brass foot  measures approximately 3 1/2" in length

EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods very expensive)An EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #8 or #9 line. 6. 7 ounces. A 1950's rod with a perfection stripper and "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" die stamp. Fast action rod. Near mint condition having seen little use. Medium flame cane with brown wraps with purple edges on all an extra yellow, purple, at the keeper and male ferrule. Perfection stripper and bronze snakes with minimal wear. The varnish is