R.L. Winston Fly Rod 8' 2/2 4oz 1-Piece Varnished and wrapped in mustard

Varnished and wrapped in mustard gold

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Sparse also relates how he kept the rod away from John Alden Knight

Eight-sided rear cork check which matches the eight-sided rod tube

R.L. Winston Fly Rod 8' 2/2 4oz 1-Piece Varnished and wrapped in mustardA great 8' 4oz. R. L. Winston 2 piece rod with two tips, serial #1709. The rod has a frost anodized downlocking screwlock seat over a walnut spacer. Chrome snake guides. The rods' wraps are light tan with cinnamon accents at the ferrules. Western grip, with very minor soiling. Otherwise, there is no sign of use on this rod and the varnish is perfect. Very powerful medium action, this rod casts a #6 or #7 line. Comes in a red rod bag with the sewn on