Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 3-Piece The winding check and male

The winding check and male ferrule wraps are oxblood

Wraps are an almost transparent tan with light brown edges

Wrapped yellow with no edges

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

All black frame

Paul Young Special Deluxe Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 3-Piece The winding check and maleFor sale here is a Paul H. Young SPECIAL DELUXE 7'6 2 2 4 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. The "Deluxe" version of the late 1940s Special model had the owner's name hand inked by Paul on the butt section. The butt section of the rod is not marked with the typical Special ink stamp, but the rod is clearly a Special Deluxe. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features lightly flame tempered cane with bronze