Paul Young Special Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8'6" The spool turns freely although

The spool turns freely although one can see evidence of both flanges being slightly bent (and re-straightened) in the past

The cork fighting butt measures 2" in length

this reel also has the standard double action 2:1 retrieve and famous double brake Bogdan drag

Made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner

Medium brown cane

Paul Young Special Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8'6" The spool turns freely althoughFor sale here is a Paul H. Young 8' Special bamboo fly rod. Two sections with two tips for a 5 weight line. This is the "Medium" model of the Special grade, made wholly by Paul Young himself, not from blanks from Heddon, Edwards or anyone else. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight with the exception of a fishing set in one of the tips. Beautifully flamed cane, characteristic of PHY rods. Chestnut brown