Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 Vintage Fly Tackle Elegant cap and ring reel

Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a mortised tiger maple spacer

Bronze ring hook keeper

You don't see this model everyday

The reel incorporated the palmable rim or open frame concept which originated with the Nottingham reels of the 19th century

Includes original cloth bag and labeled aluminum tube

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 Vintage Fly Tackle Elegant cap and ring reelFor sale here is a Payne Parabolic bamboo rod in excellent original condition. Seven feet nine inches, all sections full length and straight. The rod weighs 3 7 8 oz with all cork reel seat and cap and ring. The cap bears the Payne trademark stamp. The size 12 64 ferrule fit is excellent. Complete with original bag and labeled tube. No hang tag. A very fine casting rod with medium fast action.