Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8"

Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8" pillar to pillar or 2 1/4" without pillars)

Curvy full-wells grip 6 1/4" in length with only the lightest soiling

bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer

The varnish is original and showing some signs of age

Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'9" Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8"For sale here is a Paul H. Young SPECIAL DELUXE 7'6 2 2 4 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. The "Deluxe" version of the late 1940s Special model had the owner's name hand inked by Paul on the butt section. The butt section of the rod is not marked with the typical Special ink stamp, but the rod is clearly a Special Deluxe. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features lightly flame tempered cane with bronze