R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5/6 5'6" 1998 1st edition

1998 1st edition

large vented arbor

fly reel with very scarce original Hardy leather case

"Tibor Reel by Ted Juracsik" and "the Riptide" printed on the side as well as a plaque (removable) with the previous owner's name printed on it

but mechanically it feels as solid as the day it left the factory

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5/6 5'6" 1998 1st editionFor sale here is a Winston Rod Co. bamboo rod 8'6, 2 2 for a 5 6 weight line. Serial no. 1365. Morgan Brackett era. 4 1 4 oz. scripted weight 4 3 4 oz. actual weight. Near mint restored condition. Ferrule fit is perfect. Powerful full flexing medium action. Comes with Winston bag and tube. The tube has a few dents in it. This rod was made in San Francisco and has an updated grip, nickel silver reel seat and butt cap with logo.