Gary Howells Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'9" pictured at left

pictured at left

and the "Tarpon" - one of only 20 sets that Joe produced

" Small reverse twist guides and stripper lend themselves to the use of a silk line

and almost no soiling at all

This olive version includes the original leather/canvas reel muffin and is in like new condition

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'9" pictured at leftAn excellent Gary Howells Fly rod, an 8' 2 piece, 2 tip rod for a #5 line. Listed as 3 7 8 oz. in weight and serial #5911. This rod is medium slow action. It has been lightly used some hand soiling to the western style grip are the only meaningful signs of use that I can see. This rod is remarkably straight. Uplocking screw lock with the usual wood spacer, along with chrome guides, hook keeper, and brown wraps tipped in yellow. As usual with Gary's