Howells, G.H. - 8' 2/2 5wt (3 7/8oz) Bamboo Rod
$2,650.00
For sale here is an 8' 2/2 5wt, 3 7/8oz bamboo rod made by Gary Howells. Excellent used condition, serial #4823, made in 1983. Featuring amber colored cane, bright guides and carboloy stripping guide wrapped in mahogany windings with gold tipping. All sections are straight & full length, and the 14/64 ferrules fit perfectly. Strap & ring hook keeper, nickel silver winding check and 6" cork grip over Howells' standard screw-lock reel seat & spacer. The cork is clean with a hint of ridging and a few guide indentations on the bottom ring. Scripted weight is 3 7/8oz but my scale reads 4.09oz. Action on the medium side of medium fast, perfect with a DT5. A classic Howells rod and a nice trout taper. Sold in the original bag and tube with maker's label affixed. The tube is housed in a canvas tube protector (a later addition).
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