The Arte of Angling by William Samuel (Flyfisher's Classic Library) EF Payne Rod Company Please note that the keeper

Please note that the keeper ring has been broken off

is a well known Canadian tier and there are a variety of patterns here including spey and strip wing flies

Grip is a western style 12 corks (6")

The grip is a short 7-cork slim cigar

A slight bend in the foot and a few spots of corrosion are the only faults

The Arte of Angling by William Samuel (Flyfisher's Classic Library) EF Payne Rod Company Please note that the keeperA fine copy of this volume from the limited run put out by the Flyfisher's Classic Library. A very early and foundational text in the sport and the second known book on angling in the English language. Fully bound in red bonded leather, gilt titles, silk marker, cloth slip case.