Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 8'4" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a fine mortised wood spacer

inlaid brass plate

The parabolic action is on the faster side of medium-fast

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 8'4" Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatFor sale here is a gorgeous bamboo rod in excellent condition built by the late Gary Howells 7 feet for a 5 weight, weighing 2 5 8 oz in a 2 2 format. Skeleton cork seat, half wells grip, blued guides, original bag and tube, but sticker on the tube has come off over time in pieces, so I taped it back together. Some of the bluing on the stripping guide has worn off. No issues with the cane. Ferrule fit is perfect with both tips. No sets, all sections