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the wraps lack a black band against the winding check as well as a black band on the ferrule end of the male and female ferrule wraps
It is similar to those seen on classic Orvis rods
9 1/2" in height
Illustrations by Tom Hennessey
Nice overall condition with some normal cosmetic wear but no major defects that I could find
Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 5 Weight the wraps lack a blackA nice Gary Howells bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #4653 which indicates a 1979 date of manufacture. Weighs 4. 8 ounces on my scale. This rod has a faster action compared to the typical Howells taper. The condition is good, with tight ferrules. The rod could use some minor tip straightening, the grip has some modest hand soiling, and the varnish has some minor surface imperfections from hook digs (though I see no
