Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Salmon and Steelhead Rods 2-tip and listed as serial

2-tip and listed as serial #2144

and a tiny amount of brassing to the oxidation of the butt cap edge are the only signs of use

however the drag system was subsequently removed and upgraded by Ted Godfrey himself

Oxidized swiss ferrules with a collar on the males with incised slant knurl and trim marks

Later model rod

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Salmon and Steelhead Rods 2-tip and listed as serialAn excellent Gary Howells fly rod, 8'6" 2 piece 2 tip built for a #7 line. Serial number 4202. Very good used condition, with some well cared for use. The ferrule fit is good. I would call this a slow medium action for a #7. 3 up node pattern. Excellent varnish. Chrome guides, wrapped in brown with yellow edges. The usual Howells ferrule design. Inscribed "G. H. Howells", "8 1 2' 4 5 8 ounces ser #4202". 13 cork 6. 5" western style grip. Uplocking