RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" hand-brushed by Gillum remains glossy

hand-brushed by Gillum remains glossy and in excellent condition although there are some very light marks (not chips) from use

Includes original embroidered bag and original tube with label

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

All metal sliding band reel seat

The rod is in excellent condition with original bag and tube

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 6'3" hand-brushed by Gillum remains glossyA 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,