8’ 6” # 7 &08 line 2 piece 2 tips & 2 removeable Ext. Butts #1. 2”. #2. 5 1/2” Serial # 4245. I built this rod in 1966 working at the Paul Young Co. In Detroit About 1985. I refinished. It at my shop in Traverse City. It shows very little use since It had a small node crack I repaired. and put a clear wrap over it Photo Shows. It should last forever. The Parabolic 17. Is the big brother. to the Para . 15. I made one like this rod. in 1958 for my self Its caught. everything from salmon. to bonefish Its a casting machine With all the new line tapers made today You can have a lot of fun with this rod. Plug in the long ext. And it wii throw a long line useing a slow 2 hand cast