Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in mint condition 8 1 2 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 5823. Made for Gary's good friend, Gary McGuffin. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube. As you can see from Howell's note to his friend, he

This rod was the personal fishing rod of Tom Maxwell

Talbot rods are very hard to come by and are treasured by those who own them

with the silk line included on the spool

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a unique piece of history from one of the most respected bamboo rod making companies of all time

The patina of the not-often-seen line guard mounting bracket matches that of the foot perfectly

Externally adjustable pawl click drag to prevent line overrun

Forest green silk wraps

For sale here is a very scarce wide drum Hardy Perfect 3" trout reel with 1912 check system

Actual rod weight is 4 3/4 oz

although slightly bent

"Dickerson The Man and His Rods"

All are in excellent condition