RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Gary Howells If fishing within 25 feet

If fishing within 25 feet or so

All in all a very unusual rod configuration – if you are a Payne collector this may be one of the only chances to get your hands on such an unusual model

This reel features a unique frame and spool design engraved with René’s signature

2 5/8" diameter with a spool width of 7/8"

The drum is made from highly polished bar-stock 6262 aluminum with a naval brass

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #7 Gary Howells If fishing within 25 feetA nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #7 line. 4. 8 ounces on my scale. Serial #1910 from the Morgan Brackett era. Mint condition. Medium action. Wheatstraw oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. The rod is factory straight and the ferrule fits are excellent. The main wraps are tan or light yellow with cinnamon edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. Carbide stripper and chrome