RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'10" The butt section ferrule was

The butt section ferrule was recently reset by Chet Croco at Bellinger who has worked alongside Mr

The same spiral wraps at the winding check and signature wrap with Special stamped in between

Completely sealed carbon fiber disc drag (same brake system as an Formula One race car)

The reel comes with the original black zipper pouch

spool and foot

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'10" The butt section ferrule wasAn RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5. Serial #1524. The rod weighs 3 7 8 ounces. Medium action. San Francisco era model. Fair used condition. The butt and one tip have multiple areas where varnish has been re applied to cover varnish chips and a hook dig (on one of the tips). The butt has an amber varnish overcoat rendering it darker than the tips. The main wraps are light yellow gold with maroon