9’ #8 to 9 line 2 piece 2 tips bag & tube + 2 Ext. #1. 21/2”. #2 5” & plug for when ext. are not used Rod was built 1951 is dated on rod Paul was at his best then. designeing. big rod s. and fishing them for Alantic Salmon Steelhead. Bonefish Snook & Tarpon. I refinished it about 10 years ago & made 2 new ext. butt It looks like it was fished a couple times since. I own a para 18 like this one Paul made in 1953. Its caught a lot 10 lb. to 50lb. fish Carp To Tarpon The Parabolic action cast a long line real easy.