Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #6For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod. 8 feet for a 6 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 4 1 8 oz. Serial number 4717 delivered in the early 1980s. I wouldn't hesitate using a DT5 on this rod even though it's labeled a 6wt. One of the tip sections appears to be a later replacement (by Mr. Howells) and the other one is definitely original to the rod. The node spacing on the tips is different, 2x2x2 vs. 3x3. The replacement tip as a

Mint condition with box

For sale here is a Homer Jennings bamboo rod - 7' for a 4 weight line

Perfect for little brookies

"Tournament" is stamped on the butt cap along with the pre-fire Leonard stamp and a bull's eye pattern on the bottom

Includes original yellow bag with Leonard-style tag and the original tube with brass fittings

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect Diamond Jubilee Limited Edition Fly Reel

A&F delivered some one-tip rods in the late 60's according to one source

Supplied with its original marked presentation box as well as a commemorative limited edition collectors Hardy Bros Medallion

The rod has a very nice dry-fly action on the faster side of medium-fast

Copy includes numerous black and white drawings by Pearce Bates

"Sometimes great ideas come to you like a vision

Spool width - 11/16"