Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Also comes with a spare

Also comes with a spare spool that appears unused

Some patent applications included as well

Cigar grip measuring 6" in length with the original plastic still in place

No rear check since with these earlier rods I often used the wooden lip of the walnut seat as the cork check

variable timing with a forgiving nature

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Also comes with a spareFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod 8 feet for a 5 weight line, labeled 3 7 8 oz. The rod actually weighs 4 oz. on my scale. Size 14 64 ferrules. Serial #4437. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only very minimal signs of use. All sections are straight. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Very slightly swelled