Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7A very nice Gary Howells fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #7 line. "G. H. Howells" and "8 1 2' 4 5 8 oz #4111" lettered on the shaft. The serial number denotes a 1975 manufacture date. Medium full flexing action. Near mint condition with some very light soiling to the grip and a few faint marks on the reel seat being the only evidence of use that I could find. The ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight. Medium wheatstraw colored cane

For sale here is a Paul French "midge" bamboo rod - 6' 2/2 for a 3-4 weight

Stamped 7F on the butt cap

3" in diameter and favoring LHW

brand new condition with tag still attached

This reel has seen some use and has assuredly landed its share of salmon

On the fast side of medium-fast dry fly action

The reel is precisely weighted and balanced for the heavier lines and rods used in this classic form of fishing

and in excellent overall condition

Light caramel colored blanks with tung oil finish

Mass - USA marked reel and also stamped "Pat Appl'd For"

Hookkeeper

850 for a new BiMetal