Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6 8'2" The ivory handle spins freely

The ivory handle spins freely as it should

The cap is stamped "H

Oxidized guides and tops

Mechanically the reel is great

The cork is void of any ridging or other defects

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6 8'2" The ivory handle spins freelyAn excellent Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #5711, with a manufacture date of 1991 (the rod also comes with a letter from Gary to the customer). The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Mint, uncast condition. Oven tempered cane in a medium brown color. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and chrome snake guides. Superb varnish. The grip is 6 1 2" long and turned to a full wells profile with a hidden