Paul Young Parabolic Bamboo Rod 9' 2/3 #6 Two Handed Fly Rod Aluminum frame with ebonite side

Aluminum frame with ebonite side plates

The step ferrules are wrapped all the way to the shoulders of the males and to the welts of the females

Blonde cane wraps are tan

Oxidation on the step ferrules shows scuffing and wear

Full wells grip with a rather straight taper measuring 6 1/8" in length

Paul Young Parabolic Bamboo Rod 9' 2/3 #6 Two Handed Fly Rod Aluminum frame with ebonite sideFor 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