Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 8'3" The case has a leather

The case has a leather carrying handle

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

were easier to transport

This rod also appears to have been originally sold with two tips and two-mids since the bag (original) has all five sections

Gary Howells Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 8'3" The case has a leatherA nice G. H. Howells rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, serial #3886. This rod weighs 3 3 8 oz, is hollow built, and designed to throw a #6 line. Built for Anglers All. Half wells grip tapering to an all cork seat with polished aluminum ring and pocket cap. Good overall condition though there are some signs of use, 2 or 3 varnish chips on the tips and several on the butt as well. There is also a 1 1 2" section of the butt where varnish has been flowed in to