RL Winston Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 9'2" Outside dimensions: 15"+ in width

Outside dimensions: 15"+ in width

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Butternut cap and ring as stated

I fished the first model for 12 years

RL Winston Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 9'2" Outside dimensions: 15"+ in widthA nice RL Winston fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #3 line. Serial #3780, a rod from the latter part of the Brackett era at Winston. Listed as 2 1 2 ounces but clocks in at 3. 2 ounces on my scale. Medium full flexing action. I cannot find any evidence of this rod having been used. Absolutely mint and it is straight as a pin. Superb varnish finish with a three up node pattern construction and wheat straw color cane. The wraps are tan with