RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" The silky smooth action is

The silky smooth action is just slightly on the medium side of medium-fast and balances wonderfully in the hand

The fighting butt is 5" in length and made of cork with minimal soiling

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

Outstanding varnished finish with only a few very small use marks (no chips)

and sealed care instructions

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" The silky smooth action isA 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,