Hardy Bros. / Wheatley Fly Box EF Payne Rod Company along with the Payne trademark

along with the Payne trademark die stamp

The rubber butt cap remains in fine shape free of cracking or any other defect

Dubbed the "Fario Club" and made during the Doug Merrick era -- 8'5" 2/1 5-6wt

The spacer is lightly ridged from the bands

Perfect little brookie reel

Hardy Bros. / Wheatley Fly Box EF Payne Rod Company along with the Payne trademarkFor sale here is a vintage Hardy Bros. fly box. Made by Richard Wheatley in England. The box is in good condition with no perceivable defects. All of the windows, latches, and springs remain in wonderful condition. The aluminum box measures 3 1 2" (length) x 3 4" (depth) x 2 3 8" (width). There are six windowed compartments. The underside of the lid features a washable card riveted to the box. The top of the box features a Hardy badge, as well as