Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6 11'6" I think that another rod

I think that another rod maker made the second tip

deep red silks with gold decorative edges

1950's vintage

hand-filed pillars

Serial #2553 this rod was completed in December of 1988

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6 11'6" I think that another rodFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod. 8 feet for a 6 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 4717 delivered in the early 1980s. I wouldn't hesitate using a DT5 on this rod even though it's labeled a 6wt. One of the tip sections appears to be a later replacement (by Mr. Howells) and the other one is definitely original to the rod. The node spacing on the tips is different, 2x2x2 vs. 3x3. The replacement tip as a