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SKU: VFT3390
For sale here is one of Gary Howells' personal bamboo rods - 8 feet for a 4 weight line, labeled 3 5/8 oz. Craig Lynch notified me: "The records don't say if it had 1 tip, but Gary's production list for 1976 lists it going to "G. H. Howells." He probably built the rod for himself which would explain why there is no label on the tube - and only 1 tip. I'm not surprised that it has a cork reel seat as most of his personal rods were built that way."
The rod actually weighs 3 3/8 oz. One tip section. Size 12/64 ferrules. Serial #4360. The rod is in excellent original condition. Both sections are straight. Carbide stripping guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Reverse half wells grip, down-locking aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. Very slightly swelled butt. There is a small ring of red around the butt of the grip from the red rod bag that will clean up easily for the next owner. We did not clean the grip because it has serious mojo from Howell's personal fishing adventures. The ferrule fit is nice and tight. Lovely medium-fast action; not as slow as many of Howell's tapers. Original bag and tube though it is missing the label.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Cost |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
| USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
| USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
| USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
| USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
| Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.
