Hardy Cascapedia Fly Reel 3/0 EF Payne Rod Company The rod is in excellent

The rod is in excellent plus original condition

This salmon rod was refinished by Sam Carlson in 1963 and again in 1989 as noted by an inscription inked on the butt section just above the grip

Wrapped red with black snake guides

The full wells grip measures 7" in length with only the lightest of soiling

Small cigar grip

Hardy Cascapedia Fly Reel 3/0 EF Payne Rod Company The rod is in excellentAn exceptionally rare Hardy Cascapedia salmon reel, the original model made by Hardy from 1932 to 1939. Inarguably the most desirable of all Hardy reels, and certainly one of the most desirable fly reels ever made, prized and coveted by collectors worldwide. Hardy made only 113 of these reels during its nine year production run and they were designed primarily for the American market to compete with Edward Vom Hofe as the reel of choice on North