J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The cap and ring seat

The cap and ring seat is oxidized pewter with the roller die stamp "HL Leonard Rod Co

and wound on using the driver

The Payne Model 197 is the HOLY GRAIL for Payne collectors -- a very difficult rod model to find

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Bi-directional clicker with strong adjustable disc drag

J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The cap and ring seatA J Austin Forbes Thistle model fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for what feels like LHW (it has a fairly neutral bias, but leans more toward LHW). Mint, unused condition. This is a contemporary offering, with a silver frame and a polished brass spool. Fixed click design. Brass foot. The reel weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale and is designed to hold #3 4 lines. The reel packs into a brown leather drawstring pouch and green original box.