Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6A Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #4450. This rod was restored by Marcelo Morales, which included building a new tip. The new tip and the butt section have been re wrapped, though the wrap color is a shade darker than the Howells original and they were also given chrome guides (the original tip has lightly bronzed ones). Nevertheless the restoration work is good quality. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my

Weight 14 oz

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Also comes with the original key

There is some rash to the raised pillar portion of the frame at the top

silver tipping at the Winston logo

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Even without a restoration

3 ounces on my scale with backing and a line loaded on it

Comes with its original box and fine zippered reel case

Clear caramel wraps with maroon edges

including his forms

Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a cork spacer