Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" The varnish is original and

The varnish is original and showing some signs of age

This set is #3

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

Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8" pillar to pillar or 2 1/4" without pillars)

bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer

Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" The varnish is original andFor 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