The grip is 6" long and shaped to a large western style
Cap and ring over an all-cork reel seat (a very scarce combination for the Deluxe models
The drag is adequately strong as is but adjusting the lever on the backplate does not result in a stronger drag
Transparent caramel colored wraps
For sale here is a very nice bamboo rod made by Rolf Baginski of Germany - an early version of his "Horizon" model - 7' 2/2 made for a five weight line
RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The grip is 6" longA very nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #8 line. Serial #2533. The rod weighs 5. 3 ounces on my scale. This rod is totally mint, never been cast. Montana era model. Strong DF action, a real cannon. It also has one of the finest coats of varnish I have come across, perfectly flat and flawless. Light brown wraps with black edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. The rod is as straight as the day it left the