Payne, E.F. – Highland Mills 8' 0" 3wt this rod would be a

this rod would be a 5wt and possibly a 4wt for some

Five of these were produced and marketed to Japan

Configuration: Three-piece

Reams interpretation of the full wells grip is 6” with mild soiling

From the article "Tom Ciemiega Cane/Bamboo Rod Artisan"

Payne, E.F. – Highland Mills 8' 0" 3wt this rod would be aDescription Particulars For sale is an early pre 1920s Highland Mills Payne bamboo fly rod made in the Catskill idea. This is an 8' 0" 3 2 for a 3 weight line. In 1914 Ed Payne's passing left Jim with a legacy to move forward. Jim continued making rods of his father's design until two years after Ed Payne's passing when he began experimenting with tempering the cane to a darker tone downstream becoming his legacy. The medium tempered cane places this