Aroner 7' 2/2 #5 Hunt Pattern EF Payne Rod Company A rare 6'9" #5 3pc

A rare 6'9" #5 3pc 2-tip Spring Creek which has been lawn cast only

the curve of the fins - even the jaws have teeth

and a neat little oiler are cradled in foam

A spectacular varnished and mortised walnut spacer with great tiger-maple-like ripples in the grain

Aroner 7' 2/2 #5 Hunt Pattern EF Payne Rod Company A rare 6'9" #5 3pcFresh in on consignment is this 7' 2 2 #5 Hunt Pattern in lawn cast only condition. This is a very early 1980's rod with a wood lip to the cork diameter and no roller die stamp. It is signed "Aroner 7' #5 DF Hunt Pattern". The reel seat has a mortised burl walnut spacer under an oxidized cap and ring. The wraps are done in "may rose" pink silk with barely visible orange edges. The rod has a hook keeper and the ferrules are my truncated swiss