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Features authentic Para 14 progressive taper (0.072"→0.292") with reinforced mid-section (+0.074" at 45"-85") for precise delivery of weighted nymph rigs
Optimized 5wt loading characteristics balance 3-6lb fish fighting power and 4-6X tippet protection
18% nickel silver ferrules ensure seamless energy transfer between premium six-strip Tonkin bamboo sections
Water-based varnish finish (optional unfinished) preserves natural bamboo resonance and durability
Engineered for technical presentations in freestone trout streams and structure-rich bass habitats
This Paul H.Young Para 14 taper blank embodies decades of dry fly refinement in a 7'9" 2pc configuration. The intelligent taper progression begins with a delicate 0.072" tip for subtle presentations, transitioning through a precisely calculated 0.074" mid-section thickening (45"-85" zone) to generate controlled power for wind-cheating casts. Machined 18% nickel silver ferrules maintain perfect alignment between premium Tonkin bamboo splits, delivering the signature "para" action that made this taper legendary for stream-bred brown trout and structure-oriented smallmouth. The 5wt line rating provides ideal energy management for modern technical rigs - from tandem nymph setups to compact streamers - while preserving the sensitivity needed for detecting sipping rainbows in glassy flats. Choose between factory-applied water-based varnish for immediate fishing readiness or unfinished version for custom finishing.
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