Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 2-piece calls Ed Fody his "favorite"

calls Ed Fody his "favorite" student in the chapter about Ed in his latest book Sidecasts

but the grain of the bamboo clearly was compromised from the splintering

Blued English-style reverse guides

The rod has chrome snake guides

Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 2-piece calls Ed Fody his "favorite"For sale here is a scarce Paul H. Young "Midge" bamboo fly rod. 6'3" with two sections and two tips for a four weight line. Serial no. 4252 made in 1966 by Bob Summers. The rod is in excellent plus and original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod is mottle flamed with bronze colored wraps. Oxidized guides. The script remains clean and bold and reads "Midge 6'3" 1 3 4 oz." on one flat, and "A Paul H. Young Co. Rod" on another.