Howells, Gary - Personal Salmon & Steelhead Flies

Howells, Gary - Personal Salmon & Steelhead FliesFor sale here we have one of Gary Howells' personal salmon and steelhead fly boxes (Wheatley). The flies were tied by Howells himself they are in exceptional condition and well tied as Howells was a very accomplished tyer. The flies were tied between 1960 1970. There are 4 rows of 5 larger clips in the lid and bottom of the boxes and 5 rows of 7 smaller clips on the front and back of the center leaf. The box is in excellent condition and free of

500 fly reel - made in California

An excellent Leonard 40M-6

This set is #3

Paul Hermann "Dry Fly" Salmon reel

Though the box shows light wear on the exterior it is in excellent condition

Gold and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

These fine bench-made reels have nickel silver rings and sideplates made of highly polished ebonite

Flawless agate line guide

Clark and machined to precise tolerances

Wonderful medium fast action

This rod was possibly sold through Barry Beck's tackle shop in Pennsylvania

This reel is the entire package: scarce size