RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'10" Completely sealed carbon fiber disc

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

flamed cane with 3 up node pattern

Light gold color frame with black ventilated sideplates and a black foot

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

Blued reverse-twist English-style guides of a rather small size to accommodate a silk line

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7'10" Completely sealed carbon fiber discAn 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