Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 Gary Siemer The only signs of use

The only signs of use on this rod are a speck of rub wear on the butt cap and a little bright patch on the inside of the guides

The removable fighting butt has unfortunately been lost

8'6" 3/2 for a 5 or 6 weight line

The rod feels very light in the hand with medium action

(1914) 1977 3rd edition

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 Gary Siemer The only signs of useOffered here is a very special and unique Paul Young rod. This Parabolic 17 has features that are very rarely encountered on Young rods. The rod was built in 1950 for Philo Wright, a longtime and loyal Young customer. 1950 is an early date for parabolic models. This Para 17 was originally built as one rod in a braced set along with a Para 15. Rod is wrapped in Chinese red silks with very elaborate spiral tipping throughout. This rod is unique in