Paul Young Special 7'6 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

Paul Young Special 7'6 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is an early rod from Paul H. Young a "Special" 7'6" 2 2 5wt. Excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features very lightly flame tempered cane with oxblood wraps and spiral tipping. Blued hardware throughout. The last snake guide on the butt section is slightly bent. The Special stamp remains clean and bold free of any defect. The full wells grip measures 6" in length with mild soiling. Nickel

Comes with original suede bag

perfect for your local trout stream

Oxidized swiss style ferrules are shop-made by Bob

The rod tube has black crackle paint with a gold anodized aluminum collar and top

It was an incredibly lightweight reel for its day and also included such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

This rod shows what I would call well cared for use

In addition to being one of the pre-eminent rodmakers of his generation

suitable for even the smallest backpacks

George-style fly reel in excellent original condition

This reel might be the pinnacle of light salmon or steelhead reels and unfortunately they're not made anymore

This is one of them

The tips are marked with the serial number as well as numbered