Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" likely dating from just after

likely dating from just after Paul Young

Lacey encountered while visiting Sante Giuliani (fishnbanjo) in Maine

Harrisburg

For sale here is a scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - Size 2

with only a few extremely minor marks to the rims as shown in the very clear and thorough photos attached here

Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" likely dating from just afterA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand