Edwards Charles Daly Para Taper Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #5 6'4" The bottom of the fighting

The bottom of the fighting butt is done with a Payne-style aluminum acorn

Weighs 13 1/4 oz

Mint condition with no brassing to the inner snake guides

The foot screws are in a straight line

Edwards Charles Daly Para Taper Fly Rod 7'10" 2/2 #5 6'4" The bottom of the fightingA 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