VFT2403
For sale here is a Winston "Leetle Feller" bamboo rod - 7' 2/2 for a 3 weight line. Serial #1119. San Francisco era rod. One tip is down 1". The rod is in excellent+ condition having received a light varnish overcoat when the tip repair was made. The rest of the rod remains in original condition. All sections are straight. The rod features moderately tempered cane. Beige wraps with burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wraps, ferrules, and tip-tops. Bright guides. Carbaloy stripping guide. The original owner's name is printed on the butt along with usual rod information. All script remains bold and clear. Bronzed ring hook-keeper. Classic bakelite winding check. Half wells grip with minor soiling. The grip is free of rigding, hook gouges, etc. Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat with mortised cork spacer. Scripted weight and the actual weight of the rod is 2 1/2 oz. Size 11/64 ferrules. Ferrule fit is perfect.
The 1977 Winston catalog describes the "Leetle Feller" as,
"They are designed to make short, very accurate casts on small streams where extreme care in line presentation is desired. The Leetle Fellers arewell designed rods for serious anglers to fish #3 or #4 lines under 50'."
The catalog describes the rod as having a medium action though I would describe it as being medium to medium-fast. The original red bag with label, as well as the original tube with label 98% remaining, are present. A lovely San Francisco Leetle Feller to collect or fish!