Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 5' Elegant bright nickel silver cap

Elegant bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised wood spacer

Adjustable caliper check

625" spool width

High gloss varnish over highly seasoned pre-embargo cane

The rod is in excellent++ condition with a slightly soiled grip

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 5' Elegant bright nickel silver capFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in mint condition 8 1 2 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 5823. Made for Gary's good friend, Gary McGuffin. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube. As you can see from Howell's note to his friend, he