Payne Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods This rod exhibits some of

This rod exhibits some of Kushner's willingness to build non-traditional rods seeking the ultimate action in that the butt is about an inch longer than the tips

Wagner's description of the action

Cover a range of six line weights with a single reel

Blued cap and ring

Winston "Vintage reel" R

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods This rod exhibits some ofAn EF Payne Parabolic model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #37356 and a 1950's model. 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Medium action. This is a parabolic taper with a progressively steeper taper toward the tip top and a flatter butt, as opposed to a parabolic action with a heavy tip which drives the action into the butt. The condition is very good original with two exceptions: first, the grip has been cleaned, leaving it