These personal artifacts from Gary Howells are a rare glimpse into a bamboo rod making legend
Original tan bag and rare original black finish tube
This book should increase any collector's knowledge of fishing lure history and add to their enjoyment of the hobby
The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks that most would not even notice
Ferrules are size 10/64 and 15/64 and the ferrule fit is excellent
Hardy Bros "The James Hardy C.C. de France Celebration Set" 5'6" These personal artifacts from GaryFor sale here is a "The James Hardy Hardy C. C. de France Celebration Set". This limited edition set, one of 100 made, was produced in 2005 by James Hardy. In 1910 John James Hardy received a request from members of the Aristocratic Casting Club of France for a short, light, split bamboo fly rod. Hardy produced a 7 foot, 2 piece rod that weighed a shade over 3 oz, which he personally demonstrated to his fellow club members, and succeeded in making a