Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8 Comes with the original tube

Comes with the original tube

so it likely came from the factory like this

The action is just slightly on the medium side of medium-fast

This beautiful reel embodies the philosophy of IMAGO

The script remains clean and bold and along with the rod information

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 8 Comes with the original tubeFor sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod in excellent+ condition 8 feet for a 5 weight in the standard 2 2 format, labeled 3 7 8 oz. Serial number 4134 delivered in the mid 1970s. This rod has been fished very sparingly and well taken care of. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Full wells grip, uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebra spacer. Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube. Label is in