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

There is also a bent guide on one of the tips

only one tip has been cast just a few times

The box features a handsome 'tortoiseshell' look comprised of emerald green and dark maroon

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

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