Payne Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5An EF Payne Parabolic model fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. 4 ounces. Very good used condition. All full length and nice, tight ferrules. The rod was revarnished by Walt Carpenter leaving intact the original wraps and guides. The rod looks to be late 1950's to early 1960's vintage as it has the perfection stripping guide and the finial ferrule plug but the pocket cap has the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch" rather than the "Made For"

WF7 + 140 20#

Don't miss this chance to own an unused Gillum rod

Like new condition with the exception of an extremely tiny mark on the frame rim (it's even difficult to photograph)

Color photography by Mike Wong

but no ferrule plugs

These desirable models were made at the urging of west coast anglers who wanted a lighter model for chasing steelhead in the pacific northwest

An unusual HL Leonard fly rod

Free of any ridging

It is estimated that Needham built less than 400 rods and they are very difficult to find on the resale market

The reel currently has #4 wt

The tapered cigar grip is in fine condition

The drag selector and the counterbalance also show some brassing and edgewear