Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3/4 9'9" the grip a blunt cigar

the grip a blunt cigar and the reel seat with a sliding band and a cap with "Payne

Ferrules are tight and sections are straight

Bag has a touch of red and green marker to differentiate the top pockets

Shaft varnish is 99% with a few tiny chips

Has seen modest use

Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3/4 9'9" the grip a blunt cigarAn excellent piece of history here, as this was the last rod that Gary ever built. It is a 7'6" rod, 2 piece, 2 tip, and weighing in at 3 oz. Serial #6304 and feels perfect for #3 4 weight line. Mint and unfished. Lovely flawless varnish, western grip, up lock aluminum screwlock and beautifully varnished wood spacer. Brown wraps, yellow edges, chrome guides, and tip tops. Medium to slow action. This rod has never seen a line. Accompanying this rod is