Gary Howells Bamboo Rod -- Rare Three Piece Model - 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" perhaps at the same time

perhaps at the same time receiving the other updates

Moderately tempered cane with chestnut silks and gold tipping

a 5wt line is a better match

Craig Lynch has confirmed that this was Gary's personal rod and was noted in his production log

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod -- Rare Three Piece Model - 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" perhaps at the same timeFor sale here is a very rare three piece Gary Howells bamboo rod in unused condition 8 feet for a 5 weight, labeled 4 1 4 oz. Serial number 3001 delivered in 1997. This rod is one of six Gary ever made in a three piece five weight format. There are only eight total three piece Howells rods known to exist, six five weight rods and two four weight rods. Includes original bag and labeled aluminum tube, also in perfect condition. This sale also includes