Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 6'10" Western-style grip with a slender

Western-style grip with a slender nose

golden silk windings with green edges

The rod remains in near mint condition

full-length condition

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 6'10" Western-style grip with a slenderA nice Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #5202. 3. 8 ounces. Lightly used condition with a minor amount of grip soiling. Medium to medium slow full flexing action. Wheatstraw color cane done in a two opposed node pattern. Carbide stripper and chrome snake guides. I've always found Gary's varnish work to be remarkably good for the large number of rods he produced, and this one is no exception. The wraps