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SKU: VFT565
For sale here is a Paul H. Young bamboo rod. Nine feet with two sections and two tips for an eight weight line. Excellent restored condition. Bob Summers was able to save the original hardware and some of the original script as well as many of the original wraps. All sections are full length and straight.
This rod is likely an early version of the Bob Doerr model, but unmarked as such.
Dark mottle-flamed cane with bronze wraps. There are some superficial cracks in the varnish over many of the wraps. There is also light wear to the varnish. Bright guides. Garrison-style hook keeper. The script remains clean and bold and reads:
MJ. Towne Oct. 52 (in BOB SUMMERS' handwriting)
9' - 5.68 oz. GBF (in BOB SUMMERS' handwriting)
Fer. 17/64 Tip Top 6/64(in PAUL YOUNG'S handwriting)
Bamboo Wt. 4.08 oz. (in PAUL YOUNG'S handwriting)
The full wells grip measures 6 1/2" with moderate soiling. The cork was likely replaced during the restoration. Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer with a 1 1/8" fighting butt made later by Summers. The butt cap features the PHY maker stamp. The blued step-down ferrules (not Super Zs) are size 17/64 with an excellent fit. The rod weighs 6.0 oz. The parabolic action is a very powerful medium-fast. Includes original bag and tube. Also comes with a canvas tube cover.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Cost |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
| USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
| USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
| USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
| USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.
