Paul Young Early Bob Doerr Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #8

Paul Young Early Bob Doerr Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #8For sale here is a Paul H. Young bamboo rod. Nine feet with two sections and two tips for an eight weight line. Excellent restored condition. Bob Summers was able to save the original hardware and some of the original script as well as many of the original wraps. All sections are full length and straight. This rod is likely an early version of the Bob Doerr model, but unmarked as such. Dark mottle flamed cane with bronze wraps. There are some

"it's nothing special

Owners name engraved in tiny script

The tapered cigar grip is in excellent condition with light ridging

2-tip model built for a #4 line

All sections straight and tight

The ferrules are my standard swiss

The rod features a deep burgundy sanded blank with matching wraps and fine gold tipping at the winding check

Serial number SS9343

and comes with original tube and green corduroy bag

The inside of the zippered case is lined with fine shearling with a center leather divider with pockets for various tools

Quarterbound in dark blue scaled leather over blue cloth

Diameter - 2 1/2"