Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 7'3" Built in July of 2013

Built in July of 2013

Brown main wraps with yellow edges with a carbide stripper and chrome guides

probably from age and not having been fished

Includes original yellow bag with Leonard-style tag and the original tube with brass fittings

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 7'3" Built in July of 2013A nice Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #4653 which indicates a 1979 date of manufacture. Weighs 4. 8 ounces on my scale. This rod has a faster action compared to the typical Howells taper. The condition is good, with tight ferrules. The rod could use some minor tip straightening, the grip has some modest hand soiling, and the varnish has some minor surface imperfections from hook digs (though I see no