R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3″ 3/2 #6 2 Weight a pioneer of the sport

a pioneer of the sport whose contributions and knowledge frequented the Fishing Gazette in articles by George Kelson

Winston 7' 2pc 2-tip #4 25/8 oz

A Handsome Bellinger Reel

3 1/4" diameter

One of the earlier runs of Hardy's re-issue of the classic Bougle

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8’3″ 3/2 #6 2 Weight a pioneer of the sportFor sale here is an R. L. Winston 83 for a #6 line, 3 piece, 2 tips. Serial #3837. 4 1 4 oz. A very powerful medium action rod. Very lightly fished, moderate soiling of grip. Wrapped tan with black accents. Lovely varnish and all the usual excellent Winston touches, the wound over ferrule and the bamboo front cork check. Excellent quality cork grip. Nickel silver downlock screw lock with mortised figured wood. Nickel silver pocket cap. Light brown