Bill Ballan 2 1/2" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Cigar grip with a cap

Cigar grip with a cap and ring reel seat over a lightly varnished Spanish cedar spacer

Lastly the large polished aluminum tube has tops mounted on both ends - one for theÌâ standard rod and bag

I will quote Marty here since he says it as well as anyone could: "Rarely seen in any condition are EF Payne rods

The script on the rod is in Bob Summers' hand and reads

The seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with red dot indicators originated circa 1907

Bill Ballan 2 1/2" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Cigar grip with a capFor sale here is a Bill Ballan Fly Reel excellent condition. Set up for RHW. 2 1 2" diameter, 3 4" spool width. Weighs 4 3 4 oz.