Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 8'6' resulting in a bit more

resulting in a bit more line capacity

and has a very brisk dry fly action with great ability to handle large fish in tight places

The reel seat is a downlocking screw lock with both the threaded barrel and the walnut insert mortised

really a very well done piece of workmanship

Gold and red tipping at the winding check

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 8'6' resulting in a bit moreA Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #4450. This rod was restored by Marcelo Morales, which included building a new tip. The new tip and the butt section have been re wrapped, though the wrap color is a shade darker than the Howells original and they were also given chrome guides (the original tip has lightly bronzed ones). Nevertheless the restoration work is good quality. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my