Paul Young Martha Marie Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

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For sale here is a Paul H. Young Martha Marie bamboo rod. Serial #4083. 7'6" 2/2 5wt. Made in March of 1963 by Jack Young. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. 

Richly flamed cane with golden wraps. The script on the butt in Jack Young's writing reads - First flat: RICHARD DRUKKER Second flat: "Martha Marie" Model 7 1/2FT. 3.74 oz. Third flat: A Paul H. Young Co. Rod 

Garrison-style hook keeper. Half-wells grip with light soiling and minor ridging like most PHY rods. Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a cork spacer. The seat shows very little wear. Super-Z brand ferrules size 14/64 with a perfect fit. The rods actual weight on our digital scale is 3.90 oz. The parabolic action is on the faster side of medium-fast.

The original satin bag is in good condition, with a small tear in the top flap and a very small hole in the bottom of the butt section sleeve. Champion-style tube. 

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