Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 5 Weight It's no secret that most

It's no secret that most of the rods I build are typically modern variations on established Catskill tapers

serial #8262 according to the hanging tag

A gorgeous Warren Duncan Salmon Fly Box

with some bag imprint

Yellow wraps

Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 5 Weight It's no secret that mostAn 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