Gary Howells Winston Bamboo Fly Rod
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Gary Howells Winston Bamboo Fly Rod
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Gary Howells Bamboo Fly Rod
As you know Howells rod are becoming quite a collector’s piece.
This is one of his early custom bamboo fly rods after he left the RL Winston Co. It is Serial Number #4048 which is the 48th rod made in 1974 at age 40, which many collectors believe Gary was in his prime of his fly rod building career. Martin Keane, the author of Classic Rods & Rod Makers owns what he considers his most cherished Howells fly rod; Serial Number #4040, so this classic is the 8th rod made after his.
This 8 ½ ft. 4oz. 2-tip 2pc hollow fluted rod cast like a jewel. It is unique in that some of you may have noticed in the photographs that it has the gold tipping as seen on Gary’s early fly rods compared to the yellow tipping used on his later rods, as well as the fine threaded reel seat with the slip and locking ring. This one also has intermediate wraps in-between all of the snake guides, and it’s the only one I know of in existence on a Howells rods. You can see the intermediate wrap example on the tips photo. It’s only been lawn cast and has never seen water. It cast a 5wt double taper line with ease and precision, especially for those who love to make delicate short or long cast with long leaders. Out of all the bamboo fly rods that I have own, this one is truly finesse. There are no flaws in this fly-rod, comes with the original tube and cloth. No reserve, all sales are final, so please ask questions before bidding. Payment required within 72 hours after the bidding has ended. $30.00 Shipping within the U.S. International Shipping will be charged accordingly depending on location.
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