Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4 6'6" Original agate is flawless and

Original agate is flawless and a very lovely darker color

These reels were made "rings up" style whereby the spool spins in the opposite direction of the handle and there is a single roller bar in the rings-up position

The tiny Swiss-style ferrules have a perfect fit

The uplocking aluminum screwlock is stamped "Made by / Hardy's England"

Exc+ restored condition

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4 6'6" Original agate is flawless andA Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #4804. The rod weighs 3. 2 ounces on my scale. Used, but well taken care of. The rod is still straight and ferrule fits are excellent. Very modest hand soiling to the grip. The action is on the slower side of medium. Light chestnut color oven tempered cane with darker nodes in a 3 up pattern. Carbide stripping guide and chrome snake guides. Brown main wraps with