Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 8'10" the second tip is short

the second tip is short 1 1/4" and has a 1 1/8" repair wrap between the first and second guide up from the ferrule

In fact when I asked a friend who is among the most knowledgable Paynes aficionados I know

Classic Garrison taper

agate stripping guide

Transparent honey colored wraps with burgundy tipping

Paul Young Midge Bamboo Rod 6'3" 2/2 #4 8'10" the second tip is shortFor 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