Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece A nice Maxwell Leonard 50DF

A nice Maxwell Leonard 50DF -- an 8'

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

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

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

Node spacing and temper color are intended to replicate that of Payne

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece A nice Maxwell Leonard 50DFAn 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