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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 payloads.
Saltwater-Ready Versatility: Master challenging environments from windswept lake margins to tidal flats, optimized for casting weighted streamers/nymph rigs through cover.
Premium Material Integrity: Six-strip Tonkin bamboo construction with 18% nickel silver ferrules, protected by water-based varnish (unfinished option available).
Pro Builder's Canvas: Precisely cured blank with pre-marked guide locations allows custom component integration for serious rod crafters.
This Payne 7ft6in taper blank redefines 4wt capabilities through radical taper engineering. The dramatic 0.215"-to-0.369" diameter transition over the final 40" generates unprecedented lifting power, enabling precise delivery of size #2 streamers into headwinds. Crafted from select Tonkin bamboo with military-grade 18% nickel silver ferrules, the water-based varnish finish (default) preserves classic aesthetics while offering corrosion resistance.
Designed for trophy brown trout, river pike, and inshore species like redfish, its fast action loads explosively to punch through coastal gusts. The unfinished version allows master builders to implement custom varnish schedules or alternative ferrule systems. Pre-calibrated spine alignment marks ensure professional-grade customization potential.
Payne 762-4 bamboo blank, Saltwater fly rod blank, Tonkin hexstrip construction, Predator taper design, Wind-resistant casting system
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