Gary Howells Bamboo Rod -- Rare Three Piece Model - 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" a 5wt line is a

a 5wt line is a better match

Excellent+++ condition

Craig Lynch has confirmed that this was Gary's personal rod and was noted in his production log

truncated ferrules

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod -- Rare Three Piece Model - 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" a 5wt line is aFor sale here is a very rare three piece Gary Howells bamboo rod in unused condition 8 feet for a 5 weight, labeled 4 1 4 oz. Serial number 3001 delivered in 1997. This rod is one of six Gary ever made in a three piece five weight format. There are only eight total three piece Howells rods known to exist, six five weight rods and two four weight rods. Includes original bag and labeled aluminum tube, also in perfect condition. This sale also includes