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

Quick-change spool

these help a great deal in letting the owner understand and appreciate how this classic reel works

England by time served Hardy Bros

This reel sold for $190 in 1977

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.