Paul Young Perfectionist Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 6'3" Black aluminum down-locking reel seat

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat with a cork spacer

Tan poplin rod bag

24 of only 25 made in a collaborative effort with the very talented reel maker from England

Same with the wrappings below the tip tops

Jay and Kathy Buchner

Paul Young Perfectionist Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 6'3" Black aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a Paul H. Young Perfectionist bamboo fly rod. This rod comes from the Cardell family of Birmingham, Michigan. The Cardells were close friends with the Youngs and this rod was made as a family Christmas gift in 1954 for Jim Cardell, son of Paul Cardell. Bob Summers has mentioned that Paul Cardell was Paul Young's closest friend. Jim and his brother both received Perfectionist rods at the same time from Paul Young. I have included a