Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6 8'2" The cork is void of

The cork is void of any ridging or other defects

Oxidized guides and tops

Mechanically the reel is great

The use of artificial materials in fly reel manufacture is

The ivory handle spins freely as it should

Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #6 8'2" The cork is void ofAn excellent Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #5711, with a manufacture date of 1991 (the rod also comes with a letter from Gary to the customer). The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale. Mint, uncast condition. Oven tempered cane in a medium brown color. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and chrome snake guides. Superb varnish. The grip is 6 1 2" long and turned to a full wells profile with a hidden