NEW PARKER PAGES

[Bruce Day]

In track with the original topic, yes, the Parker Pages gets better and better. It tries to have something of interest for everybody interested in things Parker; collecting, shooting, history, people, events, etc.

I'm looking forward to the next issue, which will have an article on the Parker-Hawes fly rod connection with contributions from many including Louis Parker's extensive document collection. I think it will be the definitive work on the rods to date. The Parker Hawes rod was said to be the A-1 Special of fly rods and the Hawes rods in general were reputed to be the finest available.

Originally with Hiram Leonard, may have married one of the daughters, from the Central Valley area in upstate New York- a strong double haul from Highland Mills and Ed and son James Payne-as much the birthplace of fine cane rods as Conn., Penna. and New York for fine American double guns.

A Hawes rod is indeed a Steinway- the only single man rod builders to equal his workmanship and finish would be the late Harold Steele Gillum and Everett Garrison- Company rod builders of equal quality in that era would be, opf course: Payne, Edwards, Leonard, Granger and Doug merrick-Low Stoner in San Fran.- When I both collected cane rods and fished them, I handled one Gillum, two Garrisons- I liked the pre-fire Leonards best of all- and consider the W&M Grangers to be a great second (in the three piece versions) to the Leonards-

[Mike McKinney]

Thanks to Austin and all the contributors, great work!!! I know you won't believe it, but my issue came today, this thread started 12 days ago. I was about to think it had been lost, but patiently waited a few more days, just knowing (because you all said so) that it was a good read and I wanted to have it as well. I remember last issue was a good bit later than some of your posts. I think it has to do with bulk delivery and the priority various post offices put on the delivery schedule by their regulation or policy. It's worth the wait.