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Paul H. Young’s smallest cataloged spinning rod

  • Posted on March 21, 2026
  • by Robert Golder

The “J.C. Salyer” spinning rod model was listed in the mid-1950s Paul H. Young catalog as “probably the lightest practical spinning rod made.” Paul Young named this rod model after…

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Serial-Numbered Paul H Young Co Bamboo Fishing Rods

1681 serial-numbered rods are currently listed by Robert Golder.
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(In total, there are 2283 rods currently listed on this site).

Non-Serial-Numbered Paul H Young Co Bamboo Fishing Rods

602 rods without serial numbers are currently listed by Robert Golder.
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(In total, there are 2283 rods currently listed on this site).

PHY Handwriting and Identification

Handwriting and other identification markings on Paul H. Young Co. fishing rods
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PHY Accessories, Catalogs, and More

Photos of catalogs, fliers, correspondence and accessories help us to better understand the history of the PHY Company.
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