sold GARY HOWELLS 8’6” BAMBOO FLY ROD, HOLLOW BUILT

GARY HOWELLS 8’6” BAMBOO FLY ROD, HOLLOW BUILT

This is a superb Howells 8’6” rod, weighing 4 1/8 ounces as marked, and suitable for a 5wt. line. The serial number is 4519. Fine casting rod with a deep flexing action and plenty of reserve power.   Rod features aluminum up-locking reel seat over hardwood spacer, 6’ cork grip, floppy ring hook keeper, handwritten inscription “G.H. Howells / 8 ½’ 4 1/8 oz. #4519” with no owner’s name, Mildrum style stripper, bright snakes, Winston-style guide wraps, ferrules over-wrapped, original bag and tube. All cane full length and straight, no repairs. Condition is excellent with minimal evidence of use or excessive handling. This is a classic Howells in a perfect configuration for Western trout.