Chris Raine Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Howells The spacer is a mortised

The spacer is a mortised and perfectly varnished spectacular walnut with snaky veins throughout

Serial #25-4-133

with the small amount of backing included

anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat

One of the original tips was broken near the tip top and repaired by Orvis with an invisible wrap measuring 1 1/16"

Chris Raine Bamboo Fly Rod 8'3" 2/2 #4 Gary Howells The spacer is a mortisedA nice Chris Raine bamboo fly rod, 8'3", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #401. Hollow built construction and the rod weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale (the listed weight is stated as 3 3 4 ounces). Lightly used. Medium action. Light oven tempered cane done in a two opposed pattern. Light brown main wraps with black edges. Agate stripper with dark snake guides. Very good varnish. The ferrules are highly truncated swiss style with some