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A second complete tip is a paid Variant choice and does not change the assembled piece count.

TAPER PROFILE
Choose this 7'9", 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-49 feet.
E. F. Payne Rod Company
Payne 214 ParabolicSpecifications
Character
Casting range
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 #14-18 nymph presentations in limestone streams, excelling in clear-water technical scenarios with pressured fish.
Comes pre-finished with water-based varnish (optional unfinished state), ferrules pre-installed (customizable self-assembly available).
Parabolic action optimizes control over 8-12lb selective feeders, combining full-flex casting dynamics with reinforced butt power for structure battles.
This bamboo fly rod blank embodies the iconic Payne 214 parabolic taper, meticulously engineered with 0.078" to 0.353" progressive dimensions. The front 50" section's 183% gradual increase enables parabolic loading characteristics, while the 60% reinforced butt section (final 40") provides technical fish-fighting control.
Crafted from select Tokin bamboo through 12-step traditional carbonization, the six-strip construction is joined by 18% nickel silver ferrules for flawless alignment. Each blank comes pre-finished with eco-friendly water-based varnish (optional raw unfinished state), with ferrules precision-installed (expert customization-ready).
Designed to conquer 8-12lb wild brown trout, spring creek rainbows, and river smallmouth bass in gin-clear limestone streams. The parabolic taper delivers surgical accuracy with #14-18 nymphs while maintaining authority over streamer presentations. Enhanced butt power instantly counters explosive runs into woody structures, making it the ultimate tool for technical presentations in heavily pressured waters.
ROD BUILDING
Payne 214 Parabolic
All measurements are from the center of the tip top.
| Guide | Distance from tip | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 in | Snake guide |
| 2 | 11.5 in | Snake guide |
| 3 | 19.5 in | Snake guide |
| 4 | 29 in | Snake guide |
| 5 | 40 in | Snake guide |
| 6 | 53 in | Snake guide |
| 7 | 67 in | Stripping guide |
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A second complete tip is a paid Variant choice and does not change the assembled piece count.
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BLANK-BUILDING PATH
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