RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'9" Full wells grip with down-locking

Full wells grip with down-locking hardware and walnut insert

1896 check

my favorite of all Bob's rod actions

The rod is in like new condition and comes with original bag and tube with acorn caps (a $400 option)

which will also be listed for sale soon

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'9" Full wells grip with down-lockingAn RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. The rod weighs 5. 1 ounces on my scale (the listed blank weight on the rod is 4. 5 ounces). San Francisco era rod with a serial number of #1202. Used condition with some soiling to the grip and a repair wrap 1 1 8" long below the bottom guide on one tip. The rod is straight and the varnish is good. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Hollow fluted