Heddon President Deluxe Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 9 Weight The screw lock nut is

The screw lock nut is stamped "Payne" in the cartouche and "reg us pat off" and on the reverse " Sold by Von Lengerke & Antoine

Blank name plate

Biographical sketches of the greats from the second generation of American rodmakers: Carmichael

The ferrule fits are good and the sections are nice and straight

Heddon President Deluxe Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 9 Weight The screw lock nut isA Heddon De Luxe President bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 5. 3 ounces. Both tips are short at the ferrule and the grip has been cleaned. One of the snake guides on the mid needs a bit of attention. Fast action rod. Aside from the "in camp" repairs to the tips, the rod is in very good condition. As a rare Heddon model, this rod ought to be restored. Dark chestnut stained ammonia tempered cane. Gold