Carmichael, Hoagy - "8" 8'9" The butt cap bears the

The butt cap bears the "Payne" trademark stamp

The entire rod is exquisitely finished

The is one very small nick on the frame

"Renous Spey"  on an 8/0 hook by Marc LeBlanc

This rod is a medium action Yellowstone model in lightly used condition

Carmichael, Hoagy - "8" 8'9" The butt cap bears theFor sale here is the book "8" by Hoagy B. Carmichael. 8 by Carmichael is a collection of articles that have been primarily written over the years for the Anglers' Club of New York Bulletin. Four of the pieces are stories, remembrances of men and fishing trips, both fresh and salt water. There is an interesting article warning anglers to conserve weight (reel and reel seat hardware) behind the casting hand rounding out the initial four. The four