Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The Special model is wrapped

The Special model is wrapped with olive main wraps

The wraps have received a light touch-up coat of varnish at some point in the rods life

and weighs 13

Apart from having closer tolerances

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The Special model is wrappedFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod 8 feet for a 5 weight line, labeled 3 7 8 oz. The rod actually weighs 4 oz. on my scale. Size 14 64 ferrules. Serial #4437. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only very minimal signs of use. All sections are straight. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Very slightly swelled