Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 9'9" Why 60 years for a

Why 60 years for a monarch vs

Petite classic cigar grip 4 1/2" in length

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer with the rarely seen "acorn" butt cap which is coveted by Payne enthusiasts

Aluminum down-locking sliding band reel seat over cork

complete with spare spool

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 9'9" Why 60 years for aFor sale here is a very scarce and early Gary Howells 7 foot bamboo rod for a three weight line in near mint condition. 2 1 4 oz. One of approximately eleven 7' 3wt rods ever made by Gary, per Craig Lynch. Made in Gary's second year of production for the Anglers' All shop in Denver, who then personalized the rod for the buyer (and the current consignor of the rod to us). Medium slow action. All cork reel seat, half wells grip, original bag and labeled