Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'11" The butt gives the rod

The butt gives the rod enough power should you hook into a larger fish or if the wind starts howling

Rod comes with aluminum rod tube

a very rare size Perfection in outstanding fishing condition

Comes with original canvas bag

Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'11" The butt gives the rodAn EF Payne Parabolic bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 line. One tip is 1 2" short. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Medium action. The rod has excellent varnish and the wraps are excellent as well, with a tiny bit of crazing at the agate stripper (dates the rod to the early 1950s at the earliest). The ferrule oxidation is flawless. However, this is not consistent with the condition of the grip and reel seat hardware. The