Most of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains
The rod has a progressive medium fast action and that mysterious reserve power and will work well in a wide range of conditions from fishing dries to nymphing
Please support this fine organization that is doing such an honorable job of preserving the heritage of fly-fishing in general as well as the bamboo rod building tradition for current and future generations
Glenn and Wayne left Winston they each got four serialized Winstons as "severance"
The rod is in excellent original condition and weighs 3 5/8 oz
Howells, Gary - Ephemera HL Leonard Most of the original leadedFor sale here are three wonderful Gary Howells ephemera items. First, an 8x11 brochure featuring photos of Gary Howells rods, showing the Payne style grip and two reel seat options. Also included are two typed letters on Howells' letterhead, one details rod models, prices and a signed note in 1990 regarding deliveries being quoted for delivery in late 1990, early 1991. The other more interesting piece of ephemera is an unsigned letter explaining his