RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 5' The bright swiss style ferrules

The bright swiss style ferrules have a smooth fit

The original owner wanted a 7'4" rod

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left for a small fee

One reason the FA was a higher grade and more expensive was due to the special metal used for the ferrules and reel seat

Badged for Sam Wells of Eureka

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 5' The bright swiss style ferrulesAn RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. The rod weighs 5. 1 ounces on my scale (the listed blank weight on the rod is 4. 5 ounces). San Francisco era rod with a serial number of #1202. Used condition with some soiling to the grip and a repair wrap 1 1 8" long below the bottom guide on one tip. The rod is straight and the varnish is good. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Hollow fluted