RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" Oyster’s exclusive tapers result in

Oyster’s exclusive tapers result in a medium progressive action rod which loads easily at short distances

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hand-brushed by Gillum remains glossy and in excellent condition although there are some very light marks (not chips) from use

For sale here is a RL Winston catalog from 1994

The rod packs into a blue cloth bag and black crackle painted tube with brass hardware and Mike's data sticker affixed to it

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" Oyster’s exclusive tapers result inA nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 8 line. Serial #2982, a Montana era rod. The stated weight of the rod blank is 4 7 8 ounces, and the finished rod weighs 5. 5 ounces on my scale. The action is on the faster side of medium. The rod is in near new condition, just with some minor grip darkening. Light wheatstraw color cane with three up nodes. The wraps are light brown with maroon edges at the keeper, ferrules,