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Lightweight Taper Design: 0.064"→0.151" diameter progression optimized for 4wt DT lines, effortlessly presents size #22 flies without spooking small wild trout.
Mid-flex Precision Casting: 0.071"→0.222" mid-section transition enables accurate roll casts under rhododendron canopy in Appalachian headwaters.
Technical Trout Specialist: Designed for 8-12" wild brown trout, Appalachian brook trout, and bluegill in pond eddies requiring delicate presentations.
Stealth Water Mastery: Low-profile kneeling casts in 2ft deep riffles, perfect for spring creek rainbows sipping size 20 parachute Adams.
Premium Construction: Six-strip Tonkin bamboo core with 18% nickel silver ferrules, hand-rubbed varnish finish preserving natural bamboo aesthetics.
The Paul H. Young Midge #2 bamboo fly rod embodies classic small-stream mastery. Its precisely engineered taper (0.064"→0.151" over 30") creates delicate loading with 4wt lines, ideal for presenting size #20 parachute Adams in tight quarters. The moderate flex pattern (0.071"→0.222" transition from 5" to 55" stations) delivers controlled roll casts under overhanging vegetation in Appalachian freestone streams.
Featuring mirror-polished 18% nickel silver ferrules for seamless assembly, this rod comes standard with agate stripper guides and figured hardwood reel seat. Customization options include guide wrapping colors and reel seat styles (contact via official website). The 20-layer varnish finish protects the premium Tonkin bamboo while showcasing its natural beauty. Specifically designed for technical dry fly presentations to wary trout in shallow riffles and spring creek environments.
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