Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle Slight ridging in the cork

Slight ridging in the cork

Downlocking square thread screwlock with a nickel silver pocket cap

The rod weighs 3 1/4 oz with all cork reel seat and cap and ring

There is only one very small dent on the backside of the seat

Ivory handle

Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle Slight ridging in the corkA nice Paul Young "Texas General" bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Fast action. 5. 3 oz. The original owners name and the date of April 1953 are both inked on the rod. The rod appears to be mint. I see no sign of brassing to the inner guides. Very powerful rod for a 7 weight and should cast a country mile. The cane is flamed with dark patches. Nodes are two opposed. The main wraps are a bronze gold color. Guides are high