BF689 Howells, G. H.  7'6", 2/2  Weighing 3 1/4 oz, for a 5 weight line. Serial number 4901, crafted in 1982. Carbide stripper guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Payne style cork grip with up-locking reel seat with zebra spacer. Includes original cloth bag and aluminum tube with tube sleeve. Also includes some correspondence from Gary to the original purchaser. The rod is excellent plus, possibly un-fished condition.