Rodbuilding Resources
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One of our longstanding rod models with classic cane color and a slightly more moderate action.
One of our most recognizable rod models with a deep flamed color and crisper action.
These are our limited edition models, only released every few years.
A lot goes into crafting a bamboo fly rod and here you can learn more about our approach.
One of our longstanding rod models with classic cane color and a slightly more moderate action.
One of our most recognizable rod models with a deep flamed color and crisper action.
These are our limited edition models, only released every few years.
A lot goes into crafting a bamboo fly rod and here you can learn more about our approach.
For sale here is a R.L. Winston 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 3257. Made in 1997 during the Morgan/Brackett era. The rod is in excellent++ condition. All sections are full length and straight.
Honey wraps and oxblood tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip-tops. Blued guides. Agate stripper. Ring hook-keeper. Handsome bamboo winding check. The fell wells grip measures 6 1/2" in length with only mild soiling. Bright nickel silver down-locking reel seat over a highly figured wood spacer. The ferrule fit is perfect. Bamboo ferrule plug included. The rod weighs 4.10 oz. The action is a wonderfully smooth medium-fast. Includes a beautiful Arne Mason leather case as well as the original embroidered R.L. Winston bag.