R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 #5 7' The black high speed steel

The black high speed steel snake guides are wrapped in may rose silk and edged in orange

It is believed that they started stamping the serial numbers on the feet circa 1908

10 corks long or 5"

Includes original ferrule plug

25" in diameter this reel is perfect for a #6 line and about 190 yards of #20 backing

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 #5 7' The black high speed steelFor sale here is a R. L. Winston 8' 5 weight bamboo fly rod made in Twin Bridges, MT. by Glenn Brackett. Serial no. 2554 made in 1992. Labeled weight of 3 3 4 oz. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features mildly tempered cane with transparent honey wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip tops. Bright guides. Ring hookkeeper. Nickel silver checks.