Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" re-oxidized the reel seat hardware

re-oxidized the reel seat hardware

The rod weighs 10 1/4 oz

George limited edition fly reel

I can see no evidence of use

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" re-oxidized the reel seat hardwareA very nice Gary Howells fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. "G. H. H. Howells" and "8' 4 1 8 oz #4907" lettered on the shaft. The serial number denotes a 1983 manufacture date. Medium full flexing action. Near mint condition with only the faintest hint of use. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight. Medium wheatstraw colored cane and the nodes are distributed in a three up node pattern. The varnish is excellent. The wraps