An 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" stamp. The cane is browntoned by flaming and oven tempering and the wraps are brown with yellow edges with a purple band at the keeper and the male ferrules. The re-varnish is superb, flawless. The ferrule oxidation is 100% and the seat ring and pocket cap are 98%. The grip is 6" long, done in a medium cigar profile, and very clean. The cork reel seat adds another 4". The pocket cap is stamped "Payne" in a cartouche, "Reg US Pat Off", and on the reverse "Sold by, Abercrombie & Fitch Co, New York". In my hand this rod feels a bit tighter than other parabolics I have felt and is in remarkable condition considering it is 60-65 years old. The rod comes with the true finial ferrule plug and the original poplin bag with the hang tag. The original tube has a small dent and the brass top has a gray felt insert.
