Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6An excellent Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #5711, with a manufacture date of 1991 (the rod also comes with a letter from Gary to the customer). The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Mint, uncast condition. Oven tempered cane in a medium brown color. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and chrome snake guides. Superb varnish. The grip is 6 1 2" long and turned to a full wells profile with a hidden

The sale also includes the 4wt Orvis line in new condition as well

The rod is in excellent++ original condition showing very little wear

The reel packs into tan suede drawstring bag

is a gem and due to the minor tip repair

Rick's roots are deep in Catskill-style rod making and in my opinion he has greatly improved upon the action of the great Leonard tapers

Two dry fly action tips

and spool are all in excellent shape

Reverse-half wells grip 5 1/2" in length with only light soiling

The reel is in excellent overall condition with some plating loss

Natural tarnish to the nickel silver oil cap

Silver anodized frame and foot

the butt section has a cracked node between the top guide and the ferrule