Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #4 9'6" The cane is flamed and

The cane is flamed and the varnish is still flawless

A 6'6" #4 3pc

and I suspect that it has only been lawn cast

This big boy is in very near mint condition

Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #4 9'6" The cane is flamed andAn Early Jim Payne Parabolic 2 piece, 2 tip, 7' 10 1 8" staggered ferrule rod. This is a curious one, with some interesting pros and cons. Let's start with the pros: This rod is built with a staggered ferrule and the butt shorter than the tips; it has an excellent original Payne all metal reel seat with early die stamp and soldered rolled ring; Agate stripper and tip tops; The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes