I had a very hard time picking it up
unlike most "Ace" and "Special" marked rods which were made with outsourced blanks
For sale here is a spare spool for the original Hardy Baby Bougle Lightweight fly reel in unused condition
Screwed frame with 3 sculptured stainless steel cross-pillars
The rod comes with two letters of correspondence between the original owner and Garrison regarding the rod details prior to building
EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 11'3" I had a very hardAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. It is in fully original condition, full length, original guides, tip tops, and wraps. The varnish I would rate as "fair" due to bag impressions and some chips, though none appear to go down to the cane. My guess as to the manufacture date might be 1920's. The rod action is a tad slower than medium. Chestnut colored flamed cane. Brown