Paul Young Texas General Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 8' with all of the hallmarks

with all of the hallmarks

Made in the USA

the bottom wrap on the stripping guide is beginning to crack at the top of the guide foot

The wrap flat is inscribed "7' #4" and 1 flat left "Gespliesste 'Four' "

Paul Young Texas General Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 8' with all of the hallmarksFor sale here is a Paul H. Young "Texas General" bamboo rod. 8 1 2 feet in length for an 8WF line. Serial #3344 built by Paul Young in 1958. The rod is in excellent original condition though it does have some light varnish wear. All wraps remain secure though the female ferrule wraps could use a light varnish overcoat for protection. Both sections are full length and straight. Originally made as a one tip rod per the PHY rod ledger. The ledger also