RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 5'10" 2/1 #3/4 Vintage Fly Tackle The box is waterproof and

The box is waterproof and includes a range of precision tools

and I suspect it may have occurred from handling as I can find no other evidence that this reel was ever used or fished

made prior to the next version in approximately 1880 that incorporated protective german silver bands to protect the hard rubber

for a 4 or 5 weight line

Includes original burgundy bag and aluminum tube with label and brass fittings

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 5'10" 2/1 #3/4 Vintage Fly Tackle The box is waterproof andA RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 5'10", 2 piece, 1 tip, built for a #3 or #4 line. Serial #1372. 2 ounces. Used with considerable hand soiling on the grip but the varnish is in great condition. Full flexing action. Dark wheatstraw color cane in a three up node pattern. Tan wraps with maroon edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. The stripping guide is carbide and the snakes are chrome. The owner's name is inscribed on the rod as well as other data.