Paul Young Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'6" An Orvis Battenkill salmon rod

An Orvis Battenkill salmon rod

5 ounces and has the standard 2:1 multiplier retrieve and famous Bogdan brake system drag

3 1/2" diameter with an inner spool width of 1"

Very clearly stamped headplate with the A&F logo

High arch snakes guides

Paul Young Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'6" An Orvis Battenkill salmon rodFor sale here is an interesting Paul H. Young 7'6" 2 2 4 5wt bamboo rod. Made in 1951 and possibly an early version of the Martha Marie. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception; one of the tips has had the ferrule re set and re wrapped. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features beautiful flame tempered cane with bronze wraps. Blued hardware throughout. The script, in Paul Young's hand, remains as clean and bold