Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece Also stamped "Hardy's Pat Perfect

Also stamped "Hardy's Pat Perfect Reel" Half round leather case The paperwork with the reel states it was made on the 27th of Jan 1998 by I

this one a nickel silver 3 1/4″ W model

This one would make a great addition to your collection or for use on your next fishing trip

The cosmetics of these Winstons are right up there with Leonard and T&T rods

This rod pre-dated my supplying ferrule plugs so I have supplied a set that I've recently made

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece Also stamped "Hardy's Pat PerfectAn Early Jim Payne 9' 3pc, 2T #5 line for a medium slow action. Very dark flame cane with lighter nodes. All metal seat stamped near the grip "E. F. Payne Makers, Highland Mills, NY". Rolled and soldered ring. Pot bellie waist on ferrules. Agate stripper and tip tops. Blunt cigar grip 3 8" corks. Wrapped black with red edges. Redone many years ago. Guide at top of butt is smaller than any on the mid section. Mid section is wrapped on the reverse facet