Gary Howells Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 9'6" Tip male ferrules have been

Tip male ferrules have been "chucked" to tighten the fit

The reel seat has a pullout plug of ferruled Spanish cedar

These Abel models have been popular with many anglers thanks to Abel's precision manufacturing

Black stripping guide and black snake guides with slight amount of brassing inside the guide

Excellent mechanical condition

Gary Howells Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 9'6" Tip male ferrules have beenA fantastic Gary Howells fly rod, 7' 2 piece, 2 tip built for a #4 line. 2 1 8 oz. Ser #6019. Mint condition or lawn cast only. This rod was originally built for Bud Frasca in 1994. 2 up node pattern construction. This rod has a delicate medium action for a #4 weight line. The tan colored cane is wrapped brown with yellow edges. Chrome guides. Excellent varnish. "G. H. Howells, 7' 2 1 8 oz. #6019" inscribed on rod shaft. Keeper one flat right.