Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'5" 9 compartments

9 compartments

For sale here is a quadrate fly rod from Doug Daniel

The tip-top on one of the tips is slightly bent though not a cause for concern

Patent date on butt section female ferrule

The decal on the butt remains intact

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'5" 9 compartmentsFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod 8 feet for a 5 weight line, labeled 3 7 8 oz. The rod actually weighs 4 oz. on my scale. Size 14 64 ferrules. Serial #4437. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only very minimal signs of use. All sections are straight. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. Very slightly swelled