Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in excellent condition 8 1 2 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 4731. This rod has been fished very sparingly and well taken care of. 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. Label is in excellent

No sign of any use aside from a line wound on to the reel

Weighs 2 1/8 oz (differs from the label weight and scripted weight)

1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm

Fourth flat: Refinished by RW Summers 9/1/2013

The ferrules fit together nice and tight as they should

For sale here is a rod almost never seen on the resale market

Palmable spool rim design

"Scott" is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

Medium brown tone cane with the usual Payne node spacing

The foot bridge and winding plate are stamped with a "2"

With the backing

For sale here is an Arne Mason leather reel case made to fit medium sized reels