The cane is a classic Leonard straw color with deep crimson wraps
Includes original order form in perfect condition
he joined the company in the early 1950's and was appointed works director in 1959
For sale here is a size 4/0 Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Salmon fly reel (multiplier) in very good overall condition
a Jerry Williams / Midnight Sun Rods (from Alaska) -- 8'6 2/2 8wt bamboo rod weighing 5 3/4 oz
Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8 The cane is a classicA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand