Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 2-Piece For sale here is a

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis fishing tackle catalog from 1961

The foot is a bit kinked on one end but can be put back straight by a competent reel mechanic

A terrific 4-5wt for your local trout stream

There's a "0" stamped into both males and the female ferrule

Payne Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 2-Piece For sale here is aAn EF Payne Parabolic bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 line. One tip is 1 2" short. The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Medium action. The rod has excellent varnish and the wraps are excellent as well, with a tiny bit of crazing at the agate stripper (dates the rod to the early 1950s at the earliest). The ferrule oxidation is flawless. However, this is not consistent with the condition of the grip and reel seat hardware. The