Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8/9 Gary Howells Varnish is still in excellent

Varnish is still in excellent condition

All of the components came ready to put together from Orvis

The original owner of this reel was a gentleman who owned only Zwarg and Walker reels (although he may have had an EvH earlier and partially traded it in when he bought the Zwarg in '58

Queen Elizabeth II

Feierabend circa 1948

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8/9 Gary Howells Varnish is still in excellentFor sale here is a Paul H. Young Parabolic 17 bamboo rod, complete with original bag and tube. The rod is in excellent+ condition. The rod is full length and straight. Serial #4245 built by Bob Summers. This rod appeared in Marty Keane's 1990 catalog and was priced at $1800. Ferrule fit is perfect. This 8 1 2 footer is a very strong rod suited best for an 8 or 9 weight line. Wells grip is in fine shape. Also comes with a fighting butt. Rod weighs 5 1