RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 6'3" A thin coat of varnish

A thin coat of varnish has been applied to the entirety of the grip

The tips do have slight sets in them

Translucent olive silks with black tipping at the winding check

Reel comes with original Hardy box and case and is loaded with line and backing

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6 6'3" A thin coat of varnishAn excellent R. L. Winston San Franscisco era fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for what feels to me like a #6. Serial #8179. Lightly used condition. Faster action. Original owners name on the rod. The three up node pattern is somewhat approximate in the butt. Tan colored cane with tan wraps and maroon edges at the ferrules, keeper, and tip tops. The butt and the first guide on the bottom of the tip are bridge guides. Stainless snake guides and