Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'10" Even with worn out guides

Even with worn out guides the rod placed third and narrowly missed second

The hand-turned cap and ring hardware is a joy to look at

Older style ferrule plug

90% new condition

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 7'10" Even with worn out guidesFor sale here is a Payne 7'9" parabolic bamboo rod. Two sections and two tips for a 5 weight line. The rod is in excellent and original condition with one minor exception of one tip top being replaced. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut silks and gold tipping at the guides. Gold and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. There is some very minor cracking in the varnish on some of the wraps near the ferrules (we call