Paul Young Para 18 Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #9 7'8" The artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are german

The artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are german silver

Dark flame-tempered cane with rich burgundy silks and black tipping

The action is an authoritative medium-fast with plenty of backbone thanks in part to the swelled butt

very fishable reel here that will take anything you can throw at it

11 cork 5 1/2" inch blunt cigar grip

Paul Young Para 18 Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #9 7'8" The artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are germanFor sale here is a Paul H. Young "Parabolic 18" bamboo rod. Nine feet in length with two sections and two tips made for a 9 weight line. Made in 1950. The rod is in excellent+ restored condition. The restoration was performed wonderfully by Bob Summers. All sections are full length, straight, and void of any repairs. Beautifully mottle flamed cane with chestnut wraps and spiral tipping. Bright guides. Though the script on the butt section was replaced