Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6'10" The 6 1/2" western-style grip

The 6 1/2" western-style grip is somewhat eroded from use and cleaning

The rod comes with the original bag with the hang-tag still intact and the tube with the label 90% remaining

Bakelite butt cap

The fighting butt appears to have been used very little and remains in excellent condition

mortised walnut spacer

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6'10" The 6 1/2" western-style gripFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in excellent++ condition 8 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 3 7 8 oz. Serial number 4640 delivered in 1980. This rod has been fished very little and well taken care of. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Payne style cork grip, uplocking reel seat with gorgeous zebra spacer. Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube. Label is in excellent condition