Paul Young Martha Marie Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

Paul Young Martha Marie Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is a Paul H. Young Rod Co. Martha Marie bamboo rod. Serial #4140. 7'6 2 2 5wt. The rod was made by Bob Summers in the early 1960s for Hazel Johnson, who tied flies for the Paul H. Young Rod Co. for ~ 30 years (and also performed the role of babysitter for Paul Jr. and Jack!) Hazel's son also told me that the great Ted Williams would come in the PHY Rod Co. shop and watch Hazel tie flies. This rod and two others (a Para 15 made in 1950 by

Well suited for a 4 1/4" Hardy Wide Drum Perfect

Dramatically banded agate stripping guide

Comes in a replacement tube

The "featherweight" black aluminum ferrules are size 12/64 with a great fit

There is some wear to the bluing on the ring

Oversized handle grasp attached to the counter balanced handle

Comes with original Kineya suede drawstring reel bag and box

The case is fully intact with the exception of the broken strap

Another very historic rod from the Leonard Rod Company

Although the reel comes with a green 444 line I cannot find a single scratch or scuff to show any use

Nickel silver winding check with the hook keeper attached

The Classic features a dependable click and pawl tension system