Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" tube with label

tube with label

While not in collector condition

Includes the original bag and labeled tube with fine brass fittings

Medium fast action with fine delicate tips (this feels like a great trico rod)

Many of these issues are not apparent until closer inspection

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" tube with labelFor sale here is a Paul H. Young Parabolic 17 bamboo rod, complete with original satin bag and aluminum tube. Serial #2004, made in 1955. The rod is in excellent overall condition. Each rod section is full length and straight. Comes with a dry tip and a wet tip for a WF7 or WF8 weight line respectively. Scripted on four flats. First flat: F. P. Horning Mar. '55. Second flat: "Parabolic 17" 8 1 2' 5. 38 oz. 5. 23 oz. Third flat: Wet. G. B. F. Dry. H.