Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 9'9" but it is faintly visible

but it is faintly visible on the butt section

Screwed frame with 3 sculptured stainless steel cross-pillars

The rod is varnished with the usual impeccable T&T finish

with a terrific medium-dast dry fly action

Super nice

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 9'9" but it is faintly visibleA very nice Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 pieces, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. Serial #4538 (which I believe puts the manufacture date at 1979). 3. 75 ounces listed weight though my scale has it closer to 4. 1. Medium speed semi full flexing action. The rod is mint, with plastic and tape still on the grip. The cane is oven tempered and dark wheat straw in color, done in a three up node configuration. Carbide stripper and chrome snake guides and