Howells, Gary, 8', #, 2/2, serial number 5502, aluminum uplocking reel seat over a zebra wood spacer, 3 3/4 oz., standard brown wraps with yellow/gold tipping, one tip is a replacement by Gary but he failed to add the serial number, there are also three clear protective wraps over nodes as a precaution done by Glen Brackett. If you want a Howells rod to fish and not collect for $1500 less than normal, this is it. Comes with original bag and labeled tube.