Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 4-Piece a crack has developed near

a crack has developed near the top of the grip

but no other cracks surrounding this area

I would call it a medium fast 4 wt and prefer it as a fully-loading parabolic 5 wt

this is the fly that he may be best known for

it all works since the brake system is of course completely sealed and maintenance free

Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 4-Piece a crack has developed nearFor sale here is an original Paul H. Young Midge bamboo fly rod in near mint condition! As Bob Summers states in the provenance letter included with this rod, "This is one of the best examples of Paul's work in this condition I've ever seen". The rod has richly flamed cane, an oil finish with varnish overcoat on the script, black silk wraps and decorative spiral wraps in front of the grip, dual bright aluminum rings over all cork reel seat, size 12