Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 3-Piece The Water Seal rods were

The Water Seal rods were made only for a short time and appeared in catalogs from 1952-53

The reel seat also has some minor aesthetic issues but nothing that hinders use in any way

Now in production for twelve years

Still a fantastic example of the most classic fly reel in history

Oxidized hardware

Payne Parabolic Bamboo Rod 7'9" 2/2 3-Piece The Water Seal rods wereFor 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.