Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight A very fine classic fishing

A very fine classic fishing reel that will hold up to a five weight line

A dark olive colored line is mounted on the reel

Further unique to this rod was the use of Halstead ferrules

The ferrules fit together snugly and securely

Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight A very fine classic fishingFor sale here is a Paul H. Young "Texas General" bamboo rod, complete with original bag and tube. The rod is in excellent condition. Serial #2117 built by Paul Young in 1957. Ferrule fit is perfect. This rod is 8 feet, 7 3 8 inches long the original length as detailed in a letter from Bob Summers included with the sale. Suited best for a 7 weight with the dry tip and an 8 weight line with the wet tip. The tips are about an inch shorter than the butt