Pickard, John - Paul H. Young "Texan" Bamboo Rod

Pickard, John - Paul H. Young "Texan" Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Paul Young "Texan" taper bamboo rod made by John Pickard. Model 867 (made with pre embargo cane). 8 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 6 or 7 weight line. The rod weighs 4. 95 oz. Ferrule size is 17 64. Medium fast (almost fast) cannon! The rod is in excellent +++ condition showing only extremely light use. All sections are full length and straight. Comes with original bag and tube. This is an outstanding dry fly rod for large trout, bass, summer

Line illustrations by the editor

7'7" # 5 type Pate

The ferrules are wrapped in black with olive and red tipping

As well as detailing the time line and evolution of many collectable Hardy reels

handle arm and foot

This edition was limited to just 300 numbered copies

The rod weighs in at 5

This Aroner Hunt Pattern is very early example of my work

Medium tempered cane with crimson wraps and reverse English-style guides

Weight: 10

The varnish shows very minor signs of prior softening but remains fine throughout

but this was more than likely an oversight since a 216 wouldn't have fit in this bag/tube