Paul Young Parabolic 18 Fly Rod 9'3" 2/2 #9

Paul Young Parabolic 18 Fly Rod 9'3" 2/2 #9A Paul Young Parabolic 18 model fly rod, 9'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a GAF line weight or the equivalent to a modern #9. Weighs in at 7. 4 ounces. Lightly used condition after being refinished by Bob summers. Very powerful action. The inscription on the rod reads one flat right "Reel Seat, Etc. + refinished by RW Summers, 7 1 2013", then three flats right "Parabolic 18 9'3" 6 1 8 oz GAF", then four flats right "Paul H. Young Detroit Maker" and

If so this is your baby

For sale here is a classic Goodwin Granger 7030 taper rod made by Brian Morrow

The wraps are red and the snake guides show some wear

Serial #0291

A fine copy of this limited edition book about the Bogdans

Ivory handle is perfect

The wood handle is impregnated for durability

this light salmon model is designed to hold #9 line and 110 yards of backing

Blued Super Z stamped ferrules

all appearing 100% original and without prior repair

Godchaux had many of his reels engraved by the celebrated engraver EC Prudhomme (1911-1990) known by sportsmen for his masterly gun engraving

weight 21 1/4 oz