Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #3 8'8" The rod features stunningly deep-flamed

The rod features stunningly deep-flamed cane with chestnut brown silks and gold tipping

Comes with original bag and aluminum rod tube

Kent and his brother Jim both received Perfectionist rods at the same time from Paul Young

allowing one to see through to the bamboo

Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #3 8'8" The rod features stunningly deep-flamedA very nice Gary Howells fly rod, 7'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #3 line. Solid built construction. Serial #4435. Built in 1978. 2 3 8 oz is the listed weight on the tube sticker but my scale has it at 2. 8 oz. Full flexing action. Near mint condition, just the faintest hint of soiling to the western style grip. 3 up node construction with oven tempered cane. Very nice varnish with brown wraps and yellow edges. #11 ferrule and #8 Mildrum carbide