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

and the agate tip tops

Weighs 13 1/4 oz

7 feet for a 5 weight line

there is natural tarnish to the nickel silver rims from age and some very small and light surface scratches to the highly polished hard rubber side plates

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