Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 Gary Siemer Gold and olive tipping at

Gold and olive tipping at the winding check

written in Lyle's hand on Dickerson stationery and dated September 22

and has a very pleasant casting feel

The removable fighting butt has unfortunately been lost

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6/7/8 Gary Siemer Gold and olive tipping atOffered here is a very special and unique Paul Young rod. This Parabolic 17 has features that are very rarely encountered on Young rods. The rod was built in 1950 for Philo Wright, a longtime and loyal Young customer. 1950 is an early date for parabolic models. This Para 17 was originally built as one rod in a braced set along with a Para 15. Rod is wrapped in Chinese red silks with very elaborate spiral tipping throughout. This rod is unique in