Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6/7 7'9" The rod is marked as

The rod is marked as weighing 4 1/2 oz

The rod was originally built in 1952 and appeared in the PHY catalogs from 1951 to 1955

a recently issued model

On the outside of the box there are two small dents on the lid

Weighs 7 1/8 oz

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6/7 7'9" The rod is marked asFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in excellent condition 7'6 feet for a 6 or 7 weight in a 2 2 format, labeled 3 5 8 oz. You don't see this combination of a shorter rod and heavier line weighting on the resale market very often. Serial number 3911, crafted in the early 1970s. Carbide stripper guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells, down sliding aluminum ring and aluminum pocketed butt cap with cork insert reel seat.