Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6A very nice Gary Howells fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. "G. H. Howells" and "8 1 2' 4 1 4 oz #4517" lettered on the shaft. The serial number denotes a 1979 manufacture date. Medium full flexing action. Near mint condition with some light soiling to the grip and a few faint marks on the reel seat. The ferrule fits are good and the tips have a very mild right handed set, easily corrected. Medium wheatstraw colored cane and the

4 1/4" in a medium cigar shape

From Dan Homel's book

The decals and script remain clean and bold free of any defects

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The rod packs into a tan cloth bag and an aluminum tube

Includes the original bag and tube with label and fine brass fittings

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