Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 5' The vise is incredibly smooth

The vise is incredibly smooth thanks in part to the Delrin head

Full length original ribbed foot

Elegant bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised wood spacer

Also included is a handmade black leather reel case and paperwork

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 5' The vise is incredibly smoothFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in mint condition 8 1 2 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 5823. Made for Gary's good friend, Gary McGuffin. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube. As you can see from Howell's note to his friend, he