Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 7'10" as though it left the

as though it left the shop only yesterday

and was constructed as an homage to the classic Gar Wood "Wedding Cake"style reels built by Fin-Nor

Inscribed “#5 Marvel Special

This is the limited edition rod that kicked off the "Spinoza" series rods

Varnished cap-and-ring walnut seat with an almost invisible impression on the varnish from the reel foot and ring (which

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 7'10" as though it left theAn 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