Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight Further unique to this rod

Further unique to this rod was the use of Halstead ferrules

The wraps were replaced by Paul Fischer using the proper original thread type and CP resulting in a great match with the other wraps

The ferrules fit together snugly and securely

The German silver handle arm is fitted with an ebonite grasp

Included with the rod are emails between the owner and Dana Grey about the rod history and a photocopy of the card Sam filled out upon receiving the rod to refinish the butt

Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight Further unique to this rodFor sale here is a Paul H. Young "Texas General" bamboo rod, complete with original bag and tube. The rod is in excellent condition. Serial #2117 built by Paul Young in 1957. Ferrule fit is perfect. This rod is 8 feet, 7 3 8 inches long the original length as detailed in a letter from Bob Summers included with the sale. Suited best for a 7 weight with the dry tip and an 8 weight line with the wet tip. The tips are about an inch shorter than the butt