Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 6'8" The cork is very clean

The cork is very clean

A near perfect dry-fly rod for your local stream

Transparent deep burgundy wraps with black tipping at the winding check and signature wraps

The qualities inherent to glass allows for lively fights

Gillum trout rods are a rarity in any case and almost never seen in this condition - truly one of the finest examples you will ever see

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5 6'8" The cork is very cleanFor sale here is a Gary Howells 8'6 5wt 2 2 bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 4. 0 oz. Serial no. 4623. The rod is in excellent++ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Stunning dark pumpkin toned varnished cane finish. Copper colored silks with gold trim. Ring hook keeper. Aluminum up locking reel seat with a fine wood spacer. There are some minor wear marks on the aluminum barrel of the reel seat. Ferrule fit is excellent.