Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6 6 Weight darkly oxidized ferrules and tip

darkly oxidized ferrules and tip tops

Reverse half wells grip still covered with the original protective plastic and masking tape strip

The last I knew

Light like the 6wt with added power in the entire length

Western-style grip is soiled but free of chips or hook gouges

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6 6 Weight darkly oxidized ferrules and tipFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod. 8 feet for a 6 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 4717 delivered in the early 1980s. I wouldn't hesitate using a DT5 on this rod even though it's labeled a 6wt. One of the tip sections appears to be a later replacement (by Mr. Howells) and the other one is definitely original to the rod. The node spacing on the tips is different, 2x2x2 vs. 3x3. The replacement tip as a