Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 7'3" a hallmark of Maxwell period

a hallmark of  Maxwell period rods

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a Spanish Cedar spacer

Dark walnut burl reel seat with only the barest hint of brassing to the cap

No brassing to the inside of the guides on one tip

The quick-change spool design ensures easy on the water line changes

Paul Young Para 17 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 7'3" a hallmark of Maxwell periodFor sale here is a Paul H. Young Parabolic 17 bamboo rod, complete with original satin bag and aluminum tube. Serial #2004, made in 1955. The rod is in excellent overall condition. Each rod section is full length and straight. Comes with a dry tip and a wet tip for a WF7 or WF8 weight line respectively. Scripted on four flats. First flat: F. P. Horning Mar. '55. Second flat: "Parabolic 17" 8 1 2' 5. 38 oz. 5. 23 oz. Third flat: Wet. G. B. F. Dry. H.