Edwards Charles Daly Para Taper Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #5 6'4" Comes with the original Payne

Comes with the original Payne rod tube and red label (which is in pristine condition) and the original tan canvas rod tube cover with fighting butt side compartment

The bottom of the fighting butt is done with a Payne-style aluminum acorn

Includes a replacement bag and a newer Winston tube provided by Glenn Brackett in the late 90's

Mint condition with no brassing to the inner snake guides

Edwards Charles Daly Para Taper Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #5 6'4" Comes with the original PayneA Charles Daly "Para Taper" bamboo fly rod, 7'10", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for #5. Serial #270. The rod weighs 4. 5 ounces on my scale. I believe this rod was made by Edwards for Charles Daly, the sporting goods retailer in Philadelphia. While I confess that I dont know a great deal about these models, I did find the taper for this rod quite attractive in the hand. Medium to medium fast action. The rod has an Edwards style seat and has been