Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod 8' 2 2 5wt, labeled 3 7 8 oz. Actual weight 4. 10 oz. Serial #4134. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only very minimal signs of use. All sections are full length with a slight set in one of the tips. Honey toned cane with chestnut wraps and gold tipping. One band of burgundy at the winding check. Carbide stripping guide. The script remains clean and bold. Very slightly swelled butt. Ring

Salmon-colored agate stripping guide

don't miss out on this rod

Neroda boxes are some of the finest fly boxes ever made and this is a very rare model

This is the only sign of use aside from the grip soiling

Uplocking screw lock with pared off slide

as the typical Para 17 model was 8'6" in length

The female ferrules are wrapped in black at the edge

Don't miss out on this wonderful example of an impregnated Orvis Salmon rod ready for the water

For sale here is a Siskiyou Design Classic double-disc drag fly reel for a 7 or 8 weight line

Flamed brown with darker mottling throughout

The adjustable drag gives control of a wide variety of resistance

the largest model in Stan's catalog