Gary Howells Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #5 Gary Howells All sections are straight and

All sections are straight and the ferrules fit excellently

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but there are no cracks in the hard rubber and no troublesome chips or dings to the rims

"The drag incorporates a separate brake shoe for tension and pawl for click

Gary Howells Fly Rod 8’ 2/2 #5 Gary Howells All sections are straight andA very nice Gary Howells fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. 3. 8 ounces. Medium to slowish action. Serial #5128. Very light use with the faint hint of cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrules and the varnish on the chrome guides is worn at the inner part of the guide, but that's about it. Brown wraps, yellow edges, extra band of maroon and yellow at the keeper. The ferrule fits are good and all sections are straight. The varnish is