Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 8'9" This is a gorgeous limited

This is a gorgeous limited edition set of two Bogdan salmon reels

An excellent Leonard example and a great small stream rod

This lovely tie would look fantastic paired with a carved salmon in the den or tying room

first introduced by Kentucky watchmaker Benjamin Meek circa 1900

Made in early 2000

Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 8'9" This is a gorgeous limitedAn 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