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

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 13/64 with a perfect fit

there is natural tarnish to the nickel silver rims from age and some very small and light surface scratches to the highly polished hard rubber side plates

The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit perfectly

7 feet for a 5 weight 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