Paul Young Smidgen Bamboo Rod 6' 2/2 #3

Paul Young Smidgen Bamboo Rod 6' 2/2 #3For sale here is a very scarce Paul H. Young "Smidgen" bamboo rod 6' 2 2 3wt with a marked weight of 1 1 2 oz. Serial no. 4908. Made and signed by Todd Young. Near mint condition. All sections are full length with minor sets in the tips. Beautifully varnished mottle flamed cane with transparent chestnut colored wraps. Black wraps with chestnut tipping at the ferrules. The script is clean and bold. It reads, First flat: Paul H. Young Co. Second Flat:

The box has a ding in one corner and a small nick on one edge

A very smooth progressive taper with medium action

and boasts Seamasters' patented dual mode

The blued ferrules have a great fit

This is serial #699

The swelled butt gives the rod a good amount of backbone while the thin tips allow for finesse and tippet protection

Very good condition

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

The rod tube has black crackle paint with a gold anodized aluminum collar and top

Smooth action on the medium side of medium-fast

The rod remains in near mint+ condition

Some may prefer a 6wt line for in-close work