Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle The rod is marked for

The rod is marked for a 5wt though a line size down is usually best for these Orvis rods

Gerald Stein of the Dickerson book

The rod weighs 3 1/4 oz with all cork reel seat and cap and ring

Slight ridging in the cork

There is only one very small dent on the backside of the seat

Paul Young Texas General Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7/8 Vintage Fly Tackle The rod is marked forA nice Paul Young "Texas General" bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Fast action. 5. 3 oz. The original owners name and the date of April 1953 are both inked on the rod. The rod appears to be mint. I see no sign of brassing to the inner guides. Very powerful rod for a 7 weight and should cast a country mile. The cane is flamed with dark patches. Nodes are two opposed. The main wraps are a bronze gold color. Guides are high