EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The smooth brass foot measures

The smooth brass foot  measures approximately 3 1/2" in length

Wraps and varnish are exquisite - chestnut wraps tipped black

and the spool width is 1"

Includes a copy of the Gary Howells pages with a personal signed note from Gary to Craig Lynch (see photo)

EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The smooth brass foot measuresAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #8 or #9 line. 6. 7 ounces. A 1950's rod with a perfection stripper and "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" die stamp. Fast action rod. Near mint condition having seen little use. Medium flame cane with brown wraps with purple edges on all an extra yellow, purple, at the keeper and male ferrule. Perfection stripper and bronze snakes with minimal wear. The varnish is