Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #3 10'6" The reel weighs 11

The reel weighs 11

The owner's initials are stamped into the bottom of the butt cap

Mechanically the reel works very well with an effective range of tension to suit one's needs

At the time that I encountered these lovely books I had recently finished a short run of limited edition rods that I considered a tribute to my Leonard roots and was looking to do something different for my next project

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #3 10'6" The reel weighs 11For sale here is a rarely seen Gary Howells 8' 2 2 3wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 6205. Built in 1995. The rod is in near mint+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Copper colored wraps and gold tipping. Burgundy and gold tipping at the winding check. Bronzed guides. Bright aluminum winding check. Reverse half wells grip with a mild taper 6" in length. The cork shows only light handling marks. There is also a faint pink ring around the