The Francis Francis Portfolio (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) EF Payne Rod Company The serial # is lettered

The serial # is lettered 1 flat left on both butt and tips

When it recently arrived at the shop I instantly remembered having seen Tom fishing with it in and around Music Mountain

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

Attractively styled cigar grip slopes back to “Catskill” style reel seat lip

This reel is set up for right-hand-wind and includes a poacher's knob

The Francis Francis Portfolio (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) EF Payne Rod Company The serial # is letteredPrinted as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library. This is a portfolio of color plates featuring fully dressed flies and ten black and white engravings in a gilt blocked cloth bound presentation box. Fine condition.