W.A. Adams Reel 3" EF Payne Rod Company indicating that it has been

indicating that it has been professionally refinished

The rod is constructed in Bob's 2-up node pattern

3-up node pattern

This one comes with an Arnie Mason case and a velvet bag

Writing on shaft in Maxwell’s delightful script

W.A. Adams Reel 3" EF Payne Rod Company indicating that it has beenA nice little Adams reel 3" model LH wind. Marked "W. A. Adams, Maker, U. S. A." Black anodized side plates, silver palming rim. Adjustable drag with a serpentine handle. Made by Bill Adams in Cambridge, N. Y. Rare and not currently made. Nice and light in the hand. Comes with a 5 wt line. Nice logo embossed leather reel pouch.