RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 7'2" The handle arm is straight

The handle arm is straight and does not contact the headplate while winding

V345 serial number appears on the foot

nice single pawl fixed check

Walt gave the rod a "tune up" as explained in the letter in the photos

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 7'2" The handle arm is straightAn excellent RL Winston San Francisco Era fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, weighing 3 1 2 ounces. Serial #9372. Very lightly used condition. The grip is clean, there are tiny ferrule wrap cracks on one tip, a one tip has had glancing blow from a hook which left a small scratch in the varnish. Otherwise the rod appears new. Medium fast action for a #5 or #6 line. Light blonde oven temper cane with a 3 up node pattern. The varnish is good but has some