Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'4" 2/2 #4/5

Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'4" 2/2 #4/5For sale here is a Paul H. Young Midge bamboo fly rod 6'4" 2 2 4 5wt. Serial no. 2253 made in April 1957. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Interestingly, the serial number is written on the cork spacer and on the tips there are four "hash marks" and no serial number as is common. The rod has the richly mottle flamed cane Young rods are known for. Jet black wraps. The varnish remains in excellent

The adjustable drag features almost zero start-up inertia and is maintenance free

Powell - 9'6" 2/2 6-7wt bamboo rod

Howells rod

and the rod comes with ferrule plugs

Minor dings throughout with some normal wear to the alloy but no cracks or serious dings are visible

For sale here is a San Francisco-era R

Don't miss this chance to own one of Marty's most popular rod tapers

The rod weighs a lean 2

but the varnish is not gummy

The rod tube is painted grey and has the Scott logo repeated on the tube

casts very well with very little line out and holds plenty of reserve power for longer casts

1998 first edition