Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 8'4" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Jenkins Model GA803 bamboo rod from the bench of Charlie and Steve Jenkins

Needham was head of the Orvis rod building shop in the late 30's before leaving to build his own rods

The parabolic action is on the faster side of medium-fast

The grip has been cleaned

One tip is 0

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 8'4" For sale here is aFor sale here is a gorgeous bamboo rod in excellent condition built by the late Gary Howells 7 feet for a 5 weight, weighing 2 5 8 oz in a 2 2 format. Skeleton cork seat, half wells grip, blued guides, original bag and tube, but sticker on the tube has come off over time in pieces, so I taped it back together. Some of the bluing on the stripping guide has worn off. No issues with the cane. Ferrule fit is perfect with both tips. No sets, all sections