Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 10'6" Handsome copper-colored wraps

Handsome copper-colored wraps

The reel has modern design with easy one-screw take down and spool change

The adjustment knob lies under the handle arm

Nice medium fast to fast action

and original green crackle painted tube with gold anodized top and collar

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 10'6" Handsome copper-colored wrapsOffered 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