Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight A dark olive colored line

A dark olive colored line is mounted on the reel

The cane broke at the base of the tip-top

Small reverse twist guides are most suitable for silk lines

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

The ferrules fit together snugly and securely

Paul Young "Texas General" Bamboo Rod 8' 7 3/8" 2/2 #7/8 7 Weight A dark olive colored lineFor 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