RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'6" ) and the aluminum tube

) and the aluminum tube with brass fixtures and aluminum top (the tube has taken some dents but it has done its job and protected the rod)

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There are two patent dates on the screw lock

and he worked at Hardy from approximately 1938-1950

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'6" ) and the aluminum tubeAn excellent RL Winston fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. Serial #2992, a Brackett era rod made in 1995. 4. 1 ounces. Near mint condition, in the lawn cast only category. There is a reel foot impressions on the walnut slide band seat. The rod actions is medium for a #5 line. The ferrule fits are precise and the rod is factory straight. Three up node pattern construction with a wheat straw temper color. Superb flawless varnish. The