{"product_id":"howells-g-h-86-2-2-7wt-4-5-8oz-bamboo-rod","title":"Howells, G.H. - 8'6\" 2\/2 7wt (4 5\/8oz) Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an 8'6\" 2\/2 7wt bamboo rod made by Gary Howells. Very good condition, all original except the bottom snake guide on one tip has been replaced\/rewrapped. Medium toned cane, 3x3 nodes, chestnut brown windings with gold tipping. Ferrules fit perfectly, and all sections are full length, straight \u0026amp; serialized. #3914, made in 1972 for Anglers All. The varnish has a few small chips\/checks, but nothing that needs immediate attention. 6.5\" Ritz-style grip is smooth \u0026amp; soiled, and the rod is fitted with Howells' up-locking reel seat over zebrawood spacer. Weight is 4 7\/8oz, a bit more than the scripted weight of 4 5\/8oz. Progressive, medium action. A smooth casting rod with nice power reserves, best with a DT7 but some may like it with a 6wt line. Sold in the original bag and tube with data label intact. \u003cem\u003eThis item comes from Dean Malencik’s generous donation of vintage rods \u0026amp; reels to Trout Unlimited. Proceeds from the sale benefit both the national organization of Trout Unlimited and your local chapters. Learn more about Dean’s gift in the March 2025 issue of Trout Magazine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** Payment by check or wire is preferred – please select one of these methods at checkout and we will follow up with payment details. If you choose to pay by credit card or PayPal, a 3% processing fee will be added to your total.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57966506311840,"sku":"FVT1962","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Howells_G.H.-8_6_2-27wt_45-8oz_BambooRod-FVT1962-1.jpg?v=1781810499","url":"https:\/\/www.freestonevintagetackle.com\/products\/howells-g-h-86-2-2-7wt-4-5-8oz-bamboo-rod","provider":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}