Here we have a seldom seen E.F. Payne Model 100-H. 7'6" full length with 2 full length tips, weighing 3 1/2 ounces. The rod had suffered some varnish issues prior to my purchasing it and was capably polished and overvarnished by Steve Blake, one tip does however have a varnish blob which at first appearance looks to be a repair but I assure you it is not it is a varnish blob. It does not effect the rod but if you are the type that simply cannot have this it can be polished out, I'm sure, but I won't be attempting it and feel it should go to a professional to be done.

The rod tube has the original A&F Red Label still affixed with minimal damage to it, suggest it have a protective wrap done if this is something you would care to. The writing on the label states, #537, 7 1/2', 2 pc, 3 1/2 oz E10P and with the exception of the E10P each are on the tag which is in outstanding condition on the original bag. The butt cap is stamped Payne Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. on one side and Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch New York on the other.

Accompanying the rod is an equally scarce Bushkill Trout Reel by McVickar & Son Toledo New York these reels were available through A&F to those who purchased E.F. Payne rods but seldom come to market.

Here are 2 photos for your consideration:





Final price reduction is $4850 for the set (rod alone $4600), plus shipping and insurance. I will offer a 3 day inspection, however, the buyer will be responsible for shipping and insurance in both directions this is not negotiable, payment must be via cashiers check and rod will be shipped by the buyers choice of transit and will be packaged as bullet proof as I am capable of making it. If the rod is returned you will be refunded the difference only if it is in the exact condition that it was shipped in, again no exceptions. If you would rather pay for the rod in person and pick it up all the better for each of us which includes the rod as it's too valuable and scarce to be flying about helter skelter. You may contact me via private messaging (PM) or my email and I will answer each as received. Regards................ There have been inquiries on the rod and reel separately and you will see the reel listed individually as well.
banjo

Additional items for sale.

It's been a long hard winter and having had surgery and medical complications to existing medical conditions I'm left with medical bills breathing down my neck so I am listing some items to help defray those bills, feel free to contact me if anything tickles your fancy, reasonable offers happily discussed since I need to raise $'s for medical expenses and additional upcoming surgery, thanks.


From a CT rod maker rod is this Wand 5'6" 1 pc for 2 WT made by rodmaker John Gallas s/n 9001 Supposedly the only 1 pc rod to come from John's bench, housed in its original bag with sewn in bamboo culm stiffener and labeled tube a wonderful small water light weight rod which has seen very little use. Asking $1750 shipped







A Heddon Expert 8'6" 3/2 made for Sears brand new unused in its original bag and labeled tube with plastic still on the grip. Sadly the ferrule on the butt shows a stress fracture which would need to be replaced and the gold paint restored, doing so would leave you with a scarce example for your Heddon collection. Asking $200







Here is a fine Gary Howell's Steelhead rod, early rod seldom seen in an 8'9" format (the tube nose on this rod is like fine cognac!) 2 pc 2 tip in excellent original condition with bag and unlabeled tube which I believe is original to the rod. Asking $3450





How about a Dickerson 901812, 3 pc 2 tip, some restoration done (varnish polished out and several wraps redone, one tip has a scarf repair which is very hard to see and matches well with the full length tip), included is a non original bag and late Leonard tube. Asking $1600





A beautiful original SF hollowbuilt RL Winston 8' 2 pc 2 tip rod by Doug Merrick built for reel maker Archie Walker (written on rod shaft). Rod was designed with input by Archie for fishing the reservoir down from his home for landlock salmon, the rod has 4 stripping guides for point and shoot style fishing from his pram, an elegant 5 wt with great provenance. Come with the original bag and labeled tube. Asking $3500







How about some reels?

A lovely hard rubber 60 yards Montague reel strong click and nice shape..... Asking $180





A second generation 2 1/2" Meisselbach Expert, good click and some wear to the nickel plating on the frame, asking $110.



A trout size, i.e. 3" Bushkill Reel by McVickar & Son, asking $400



A scarce first year of production (1904) Hardy Special Perfect, this was in a private collection in the UK prior to my obtaining it and the only detraction is a discoloration on the spool face caused by a label the previous owner had on it.
Reel is in glorious shape otherwise and comes with a Hardy Selvyt Bag. A refurbished Special Perfect recently sold at auction for £1800 US 3570 at Freeman's Auctions asking $3600 with Selvyt Bag for this wonderful example.







From the bench of reel maker Paul Hermann is this LHW Salmon Size Fly Reel s/n 141, it has been lawn cast to test a few of my 7 WT rods but unfished, comes with its original draw string bag. Lovely reel that will make anyone very happy, asking $1800.







Lovely Hardy Perfect CA 1935 3 3/8" with Mk II check, asking $395 Sale PENDING







Scarce 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect Eunuch CA 1917 marked Mk 1, asking $575







From the limited edition run is this Hardy Brunswick Cascapedia 1/0 LHW unfished, unlined in original box with booklet, white gloves, block leather case etc. Fine collectible in LHW s/n 416 made by D. Brown. $2100







Feel free to PM me or email me at Dickerson7613 at netscape.net replace at with @ and remove the spaces. Regards......
banjo

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