RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'8" double-wrapped at the guides with

double-wrapped at the guides with fine black tipping at the winding check

The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with only the slightest evidence of handling

almost transparent in color with light brown edges (there is some very minor cosmetic frosting on a few wraps)

To my knowledge this is the only Bougle that hardy ever made with an agate lineguard

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 8'8" double-wrapped at the guides withA nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips and built for what feels to me like a #4 or #5 line. Serial #2458 from the Brackett era. 3. 6 ounces in weight (the stated weight on the rod is 3. 6 ounces, but Winston's stated weights on rods did not include the weight of the reel seat). Mild signs of use with a bit of grip soiling. Medium fast action. Wheatstraw tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. Light yellow or tan main wraps with