Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" but the wood spacer matches

but the wood spacer matches very well with the olive wraps Per outfitted the rod with

For sale here is a scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless fly reel - size 3

The Cardells were close friends with the Youngs and this rod was made as a family Christmas gift in 1954 for Kent Cardell

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" trout fly reel

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #5 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" but the wood spacer matchesFor 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