For 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. Young Co - Detroit" die stamped aluminum butt cap. Ferrules are blued Pernack step-down type. Wraps are dark burgundy. Original tan bag with replacement brass capped tube. Rod weighs 5 3/4 oz and will handle a WF7 line with authority to amazing distances. The action is medium fast and the taper is progressive. All original, straight & right. Excellent condition.