Howells, Gary, 8', #5, 2/2, serial number 5730, a late rod still in as new condition with the wrap still on the grip, aluminum uplocking reel seat over either a zebra or cocabola wood spacer, 3 7/8 oz., made for a #5 line but this model usually throws a DT 4 equally well, standard brown wraps with yellow/gold tipping, nice delicate medium action, in the Western US, this length and line weight is the best all-around rod you can fish with, with original bag and labeled tube, included is a custom made canvas tube cover to protect the tube and label.