Paul H. Young Taper Blanks

CLASSIC TAPER SERIES

Paul H. Young Taper Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks

Explore ZHUSROD bamboo rod blanks connected to the Paul H. Young taper profiles in our catalog. Compare line weight, length, sections and measured rod character before choosing a blank for your build.

Catalog era
Renaissance
Country / region
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Active years
1925-1960 (Paul Young's leadership)
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17 blanks
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  • Paul H. Young Para 17 #2

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 28-65 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    9wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Full
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Heavy

    Casting range

    From $159.00

    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind

    Made to Order

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THE TAPER BACKGROUND

About Paul H. Young

Paul H. Young was a self-taught Detroit innovator known for compound and parabolic tapers, intensive heat treatment, and designs shaped by fishing experience.

Documented design context

The American Museum of Fly Fishing highlights Young's heat treatment of cane to improve strength relative to weight. His best-known parabolic and compound designs store power deeper in the blank and do not follow a simple uniform progression.

The Para series, Midge, Driggs River, Martha Marie, and Perfectionist cover markedly different fishing tasks. Lively loading and field-led experimentation connect the family, but each model needs its own line and tempo assessment.

Related taper profiles

Related taper designs in the catalog.

  • Paul H. Young Para 11
  • Paul H. Young Texas General
  • Paul H. Young Perfectionist
  • Paul H. Young Driggs River
  • Paul H. Young Para 14
  • Paul H. Young Para 16

+13 more referenced profiles

FROM THE ROD MAKER'S BENCH

Read the lineage in context

Historical names provide catalog context. They do not imply original manufacture, authorization, endorsement or an exact match between every historical rod and a current ZHUSROD product.