The Salmon Flies of Major John P. Traherne (1826-1901) by Paul Schmookler 2-Piece Ernie personally selected this rod

Ernie personally selected this rod for the owner's use

Payne rod tube and bag but no hang tag

Cap and ring design and all hardware is oxidized

The rod weighs 2 7/8 oz according to the tube data sticker

with pouch and backing or reel

The Salmon Flies of Major John P. Traherne (1826-1901) by Paul Schmookler 2-Piece Ernie personally selected this rodThis copy by Paul Schmookler is a splendid one indeed. Released in 1993, this limited edition copy (#299 of 300) is signed by the author and bound in Morocco leather with beautiful marbled boards, gilt edges, and enclosed in a tan slipcase. Mint condition. Inside are a number of exquisite color plates of flies devised by Major John Traherne and tied by Schmookler himself. Traherne was one of the most revered salmon anglers of the 19th century, a