Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #4 10 Weight in the author's opinion

in the author's opinion

All sections have been used but are in good condition

Rolled and soldered ring on the all metal seat

I cannot identify the top 2 flies but they are a hair wing and feather wing variation of each other

Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #4 10 Weight in the author's opinionAn 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