R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 6'10" The original smooth brass reel

The original smooth brass reel foot is full length and unmolested

The handle plate is anodized black

Western or Payne style grip with very slight flare at the heel

Abbey & Imbrie retailed many Julius vom Hofe reels which were usually marked Abbey & Imbrie

Silver perforated foot

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 6'10" The original smooth brass reelFor sale here is an R. L. Winston 8'6" 2 2 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 4175. The rod remains in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features blonde cane with amber wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip tops. Pale pink colored agate stripping guide. Oxidized guides. Ring hook keeper. The tips are numbered for convenience. Reverse half wells grip is 6 1 2" in length with