Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 6'6" Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a nickel silver butt cap and butternut spacer

The reel foot is stamped Saracione with the reel's serial number

For sale here is a Pezon et Michel Parabolic Royale Super bamboo rod - 8'3" 2/2 for a 5 weight line

Paul Hermann

The original 3" long smooth brass foot is unblemished

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 6'6" Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatFor 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.