Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'4"

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For sale here is a Paul H. Young Midge bamboo fly rod in near mint condition. Serial no. 2246 made in March 1957. The rod remains original except for a light varnish overcoat. Beautiful, richly mottle-flamed cane, black silk wraps, dual black aluminum ring reel seat over a cork spacer and butt cap. The "featherweight" black aluminum ferrules are size 12/64 with a great fit. The script remains clean and bold. It reads,  First flat:"Midge"  6'4" - 1 3/4 oz.  H.E.H.  Second flat: Paul H. Young - Detroit - Maker.Rarely do we see a Midge that is 6'4" in length. Parabolic action and best with a 5wt line. No repairs are evident and none are needed to this very nicely preserved Paul Young treasure! Original bag and Champion tube with the remnants of a Paul Young label...scarce!

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