Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2First sale here is 8 1 2' 2 2 Paul H. Young Parabolic 17 Deluxe Model. Marked 5. 20 oz. and made in 1951. The script in Paul H. Youngs hand reads: Parabolic 17 8 5. 20 oz. HCH Herb Witte. Nov. 1951 Fer. 17 64 Tip Top 5 64. Both tips are the same taper. Modified wells cigar grip with mortised cork reel seat spacer and black aluminum down locking seat with Paul H. Young Detroit stamped butt cap. Super fitting ferrules are size 17 blued Pernack step down

No sign of any use aside from a line wound on to the reel

Rod Specs:

famous for its suppleness and durability

and has capacity for a #8 line with 225 yards of backing

The western-style grip measures 5 3/8" in length with mild soiling and a bit of light ridging

Uplocking screw lock with the usual wood spacer

The reel is in excellent overall condition

especially with a spare spool and in this condition

A one-piece walnut grip and reel seat

The cork remains smooth and free of defects

Ring hook keeper over a moderately swelled butt

Comes with line with backup included