RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Gary Howells The tube collar is split

The tube collar is split but the cap still threads onto it comfortably

and the ferrules are CSE step-downs

All in all a very unusual rod configuration – if you are a Payne collector this may be one of the only chances to get your hands on such an unusual model

If fishing within 25 feet or so

Straight taper cigar grip with a ring of burl cork at the top and a gold anodized cap and ring reel seat with cork spacer

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Gary Howells The tube collar is splitA nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #7 line. 4. 8 ounces on my scale. Serial #1910 from the Morgan Brackett era. Mint condition. Medium action. Wheatstraw oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. The rod is factory straight and the ferrule fits are excellent. The main wraps are tan or light yellow with cinnamon edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. Carbide stripper and chrome