The Francis Francis Portfolio (The Flyfisher's Classic Library) EF Payne Rod Company and a clear ring stripper

and a clear ring stripper

Just about the only negative about this rod (and I'm probably being a little over-scrupulous here) is that there are some very small digs in the cork from where the snake guides have pressed into it while the rod was in the tube

aluminum screwlocking reel seat over a cedar spacer

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 and a clear ring stripperPrinted 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.