he joined the company in the early 1950's and was appointed works director in 1959
The Swiss-style ferrules are size 12/64 and include an ivory ferrule plug
The bag includes a dedicated sleeve for the ferrule plug when not in use
bright guides and ferrules
a Jerry Williams / Midnight Sun Rods (from Alaska) -- 8'6 2/2 8wt bamboo rod weighing 5 3/4 oz
Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8 he joined the company inA 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