French, Paul - Midge 6'3 4wt Bamboo Rod

French, Paul - Midge 6'3 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a Paul French "Midge" bamboo rod 6'3" 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Paul French built most of his rods in the 90's and was greatly influenced at that time by Darryl Whitehead. He built very exquisite rods and those fortunate enough to own one tend to hold on to them. This one remains in excellent condition, full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane with black wraps. Red and gold tipping at the winding check, ferrules,

as I used wooden lip seats at the outset)

" No agate

The ferrule fit remains snug and smooth

fore and aft at the keeper

This rod was built about 15 to 20 years ago

Truncated and oxidized swiss ferrules

Nodes are three up and are very grainy typical of belt sanding

This Leonard boasts bright ferrules

action for a #5 weight line

black anodized side plates

and remains very smooth with only slight soiling

The negatives are as follows: as with many Paynes of this vintage the varnish has bag imprints in areas and there are no ferrule plugs and no plug for the bottom of the reelseat when the fighting butt is not in use