Paul Young Ace Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #6 9 Weight The western style grip is

The western style grip is 6" long

Rod is wrapped dark brown or a dark maroon with tiny gold accents

I have another listed for sale with a black handle

to soften the leather

Both the cap and ring are fully engraved by Paolo Barbetti and the cap states "Whitehead

Paul Young Ace Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #6 9 Weight The western style grip isA Paul Young "Ace" model bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 1 tip, built for what feels to me like a #6 line. 4. 9 ounces. Used but good condition. Semi full flexing action. The rod could use a little bit of straightening to put it in top condition. The cane is lightly flamed and done in a two opposed node pattern in the butt and a random node pattern in the tip. Wrapped red or garnet with a perfection stripper and high arch black snake guides. The varnish