Marc Edmonds Hand Crafted Payne Hewitt Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 5wt

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Payne Parabolic Bamboo Fly Rod By Marc Edmonds The Rod Is 8 Foot Five Weight.
He has been referred to as many as the bamboo rod ninja. His rods are superlative. The quality is that of a fine FE Thomas, Orvis, Thomas and Thomas limited edition.
For your consideration is a Payne Parabolic taper bamboo rod from ninja builder Mark Edmonds. This is a 8’ 3/2 for a 5/6wt, weighing 4.50 oz. All sections are full-length and straight.
This rod consists of medium tempered bamboo with brown transparent wraps tipped red at the winding check and ferrules.
This rod features resorcinol glue lines indicative of some of the pre-WWII makers. The Hand knurled German silver reel seat. The cork shows minor soiling. Swiss-style ferrules are size 14 and 18 with a perfect fit. In my hand, this rod is full working and has a medium action, and is well suited for a 5 or 6 line.
Mark Edmonds sold a few dozen rods through Len Codella in the late '90s but mostly built rods for family and friends.
A friend of mine purchased an Edmonds Garrison 204 from Bob Summers. Bob said the taper and resorcinol glue construction felt and looked like an original Garrison. Mark did exceptional work.