Paul Young Para 15 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Two Handed Fly Rod These 300 models are rare

These 300 models are rare enough but to find one in this condition in LHW is even rarer -- this reel belongs in the collection of a serious Bogdan aficionado

I built this rod about 15 years ago

Medium to slow action

-I am suspicious this rod is being passed off as original - new cork

Serial #800

Paul Young Para 15 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Two Handed Fly Rod These 300 models are rareFor sale here is a Paul H. Young Parabolic 15 bamboo rod 8' 2 2 5 6wt. Serial no. 2028. Made in 1956. The rod is in excellent original condition with a few exceptions. A light coat of touch up varnish was placed on some of the ferrules and guides. One of the tips is short by 1 2", this tip has also lost its tip wraps though the tip top remains secure. Lastly, there is some light wear to the varnish in the form of scratches and small chips. Both tips