Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5For sale here is a Gary Howells 8' 5wt 2 2 bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 3 7 8 oz. Serial no. 4823. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Maybe the darkest pumpkin toned varnished cane finish I've ever seen on a Howells rod. Truly stunning! Copper colored silks with gold trim. Ring hook keeper. The grip is soiled but free of ridging. Aluminum up locking reel seat with a fine wood spacer. Ferrule

The rod features moderately tempered cane with copper-colored wraps

adjustable disc drag with a nice wide range

Bolt bamboo rod -- 8'0" 2/2 for a 5wt with a marked weight of 3 7/8 oz

Reverse half wells grip with cork reel seat and pocketed nickel silver butt cap and slide band

Super Z style ferrules which are oxidized pewter

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a mortised butternut spacer

Includes original tan bag with leather tab and original tube with fine brass fittings

Bright aluminum checks

and original tube with brass fittings

All rods are manufactured in two different length pieces

The reverse half wells grip is 7 1/8" in length with only light soiling and very smooth save a few dents from being packed into the tube too tight

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