Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle Gerald Stein of the Dickerson

Gerald Stein of the Dickerson book

Black carbon fiber blank with sleeve over ferrules

The rod is marked for a 5wt though a line size down is usually best for these Orvis rods

The rod weighs 3 1/4 oz with all cork reel seat and cap and ring

Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle Gerald Stein of the DickersonA nice Paul Young "Texas General" bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Fast action. 5. 3 oz. The original owners name and the date of April 1953 are both inked on the rod. The rod appears to be mint. I see no sign of brassing to the inner guides. Very powerful rod for a 7 weight and should cast a country mile. The cane is flamed with dark patches. Nodes are two opposed. The main wraps are a bronze gold color. Guides are high