Taper Reinvention: Medium-heavy power profile with radical 0.369" butt reinforcement shatters 4wt conventions, engineered for 6-12lb hard-fighting predators through aggressive taper geometry. Ballistic Casting Dynamics: Explosive 0.215" to 0.369" diameter progression in the final 40" creates hyper-responsive backbone, delivering wind-cutting line speed for bulky...

Progressive Taper Design: The Payne 100 taper delivers precise medium-range casting control, with 7'6" length optimized for 4wt lines to balance sensitivity and backbone for fighting mid-sized fish. Premium Bamboo Construction: Features six-strip Tokin bamboo from Japan's Toki region, naturally stabilized for 12 months...

Ultra-light tip (0.044") with progressive taper (0.044"→0.317") delivers surgical precision for size 22-26 flies while maintaining fish-fighting authority Parabolic flex profile through first 50" (0.044"→0.197") transitions to reinforced butt section (0.197"→0.317") for seamless energy transfer Engineered for selective feeders in crystalline pools - ideal...

Classic Payne 101 taper with progressive dimensions (0.057"-0.37") balances sensitivity and backbone for #12-#18 dry flies and light nymph rigs Optimized for 3-15m mountain streams and low-visibility conditions, handling 14-22" trout and <3lbs smallmouth bass Premium Tonkin bamboo hex construction with water-based varnish, featuring...

Legendary Payne 102 taper delivers medium power for balanced casting efficiency and fish-fighting control 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure seamless energy transfer between sections with corrosion resistance Premium Tokin bamboo hexagon construction, pre-finished with water-based varnish (unfinished option available) Progressive flex pattern excels in...

Crafted with premium six-strip Tokin bamboo and 18% nickel silver ferrules, featuring water-based varnish finish (optional unfinished blank for custom builds). Mid-section power surge taper (0.025" reinforcement from 25"-35") delivers precision casting control in 10-15mph crosswinds. Progressive 0.065"-0.3" taper optimized for 5wt lines, excels...

Features legendary Payne 214 parabolic taper (0.078"→0.353") with 183% progressive dimension increase in front 50" and 60% reinforced butt section for seamless energy transition. Constructed with premium Tokin bamboo from Kochi Prefecture, featuring 18% nickel silver ferrules and six-strip carbonized craftsmanship. Engineered for precise...

Features Payne 204 legacy taper with medium-heavy power delivering 15lb+ lifting force, optimized for 6wt lines with 9ft 4X leaders. Parabolic action enables full-rod energy transfer, excels in 20ft+ nymph drifts and articulated streamer presentations. Constructed with premium Tokin bamboo hex strips and 18%...