Payne #214 Parabolic Taper - marty


Hi, I have a Payne #214 Para in the shop for a couple wrap replacements.
First one I've handled so I miked it and took some measurments (after
casting it of course). A good rod for the archives if someone knows how
to get in there. Check out how many guides!
              Payne #214 7'9" 2pc. #5/6
              6" cigar grip / 3 3/8" cork spacer seat (cap&ring)
             Measurments are without varnish
            Tip           Butt
     00    .078"          .216"
     05    .111           .224
     10    .135           .238
     15    .151           .249
     20    .164           .266
     25    .177           .277
     30    .188           .292
     35    .194           .310
     40    .199      *37" .337  *start of grip
     45    .206
      Section Length 46 15/16"
  
     Guide layout (12 snakes + 1 stripper)
      Tip             Butt
      3 7/8"          2 5/8"
      8 1/4"          8 3/8"
     12 7/8"         15 1/4"
     18"             22 7/8" Stripper
     23"
     28"
     33"
     38 7/8"
     44 5/8"

  Rod will "dump" alot of line! Marty