Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer Orvis aluminum tube with data

Orvis aluminum tube with data sticker

The rod features the original Don West script as well as more recent handwriting from Summers

The cap is stamped "W

with a smooth full flexing medium action with plenty of backbone from the butt section

Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer Orvis aluminum tube with dataFor sale here is a fine Paul H. Young "Midge" bamboo fly rod. 6'3" with two sections and two tips for a four weight line. Serial no. 4414 made in 1968 by Bob Summers. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Darkly mottle flamed cane with bronze colored wraps. Oxidized guides. The script, in Summers' hand, remains clean and bold. It reads, "Midge 6'3" 1 3 4 oz." on one flat, with a "#4" below it, "A Paul H. Young