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

9 compartments

Also features reels from Edward Vom Hofe (including the "Colonel Thompson")

Cigar-style grip 6 3/8" in length with only the lightest soiling

For sale here is a Sage Model 707 fly reel and spare spool in near mint condition

An excellent dry-fly rod

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