Paul Young Ace Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #7 HL Leonard 3 up node pattern with

3 up node pattern with mirrored tips

The buttcap has a conical shape with "G Lacey

The sleeve over ferrules fit perfectly

but not from fishing

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 12/64 with a perfect fit

Paul Young Ace Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #7 HL Leonard 3 up node pattern withFor sale here is a 9' 2 2 Paul Young Ace bamboo rod. Made entirely at the Young shop circa '48 '50, unlike most "Ace" and "Special" marked rods which were made with outsourced blanks. Rod is darkly flamed, showing a heavy resemblance to the named Parabolic series rods in appearance, a very uncommon feature for a model without hand written script. Features a smooth wells grip with cork reel seat spacer and screw down locking reel seat with "Paul H.