Howells, G.H. - 7'6" 2/2 4wt (3oz) Bamboo Rod

For sale here is a Gary Howells 7'6" 2/2 4wt bamboo rod in mint condition. Serial #4456, made in 1977. Medium tempered cane with 3x3 nodes, bright snake guides and carbide stripping guide. Wraps are color preserved chestnut brown with gold tipping. All sections are full length, straight & serialized. 13/64 ferrules fit perfectly, and the female is overwrapped to the welt. 6" Western grip is bright and smooth, and the rod is fitted with Howells' uplocking aluminum reel seat over zebrawood spacer. Actual weight is 3.5oz (1/2oz accounted for by the reel seat). A classic Howells rod with medium action that flexes down to the grip. As-new condition, sold in the original bag and tube with label affixed. This item comes from Dean Malencik’s generous donation of vintage rods & reels to Trout Unlimited. Proceeds from the sale benefit both the national organization of Trout Unlimited and your local chapters. Learn more about Dean’s gift in the March 2025 issue of Trout Magazine. *** Payment by check or wire is preferred – please select one of these methods at checkout and we will follow up with payment details. If you choose to pay by credit card or PayPal, a 3% processing fee will be added to your total.***