Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" Paul Young made the blanks

Paul Young made the blanks and sold them along with the appropriate hardware and thread to Don West in 1950

As most of you know

One of the spools has been dropped and the rim is dented (this does not affect the operation of the reel)

The full-wells grip is 6" in length with the protective plastic shrinkwrap still in place

Includes original leather case made by Mohlin himself

Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" Paul Young made the blanksFor sale here is a Paul H. Young SPECIAL DELUXE 7'6 2 2 4 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. The "Deluxe" version of the late 1940s Special model had the owner's name hand inked by Paul on the butt section. The butt section of the rod is not marked with the typical Special ink stamp, but the rod is clearly a Special Deluxe. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features lightly flame tempered cane with bronze