Pezon et Michel Parabolic Prima Normale 9' Two Handed Fly Rod The tailplate side also has

The tailplate side also has a knurled screw off end cap with an incised band at the outer edge of the ebonite plate

Birmingham Composite (or "Half-Ebonite") fly reel

Surprisingly light for an 8'6" rod

Another flatted ring at the bottom of the reel seat acts as a support for the oxidized nickel silver pocket cap and is pinned to it

Pezon et Michel Parabolic Prima Normale 9' Two Handed Fly Rod The tailplate side also hasFor sale here is a Pezon et Michel Parabolic Prima Normale 9' 2 1 5 6wt. 4 3 4 oz. Serial number 2366021, made in 1960 (6 23 60). Aluminum DL slideband seat. tan wraps, blued ferrules with ferrule plug. Original green bag, no tube (was not made with one). Excellent condition.