Paul Young Parabolic Bamboo Rod 9' 2/3 #6 Two Handed Fly Rod Oxidation on the step ferrules

Oxidation on the step ferrules shows scuffing and wear

The mid-section and the longer tip have been re-wrapped

A superb acquisition for the serious collector

Impregnated browntone cane in 3-up node pattern construction

Sections are straight and ferrules are good

Paul Young Parabolic Bamboo Rod 9' 2/3 #6 Two Handed Fly Rod Oxidation on the step ferrulesFor sale here is a Paul H. Young 9' 2 3 6wt parabolic bamboo rod. Made in 1951. The rod is in excellent restored condition. The restoration was performed by the masterful hands of Bob Summers. The rod is likely a Nymph model as per the 1952 catalog. The rod originally had one tip. The two extra tip sections were made in the mid 2000's by Mike Brooks. All sections are full length with a slight set in one of the later made tips. Richly flame mottled