RL Winston Quad Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #3/4 7'7" The reel seat is a

The reel seat is a downlocking aluminum screw lock and pocket cap with an unvarnished walnut spacer

Shane is very well known for his superlative finishing skills and charges $875 for a similar rod

This rod also incorporates a negative ferrule drop

Earlier leaded finish model but much of the finish has been removed with the result being some mild roughness to the surface finish from very minor corrosion

RL Winston Quad Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #3/4 7'7" The reel seat is aAn RL Winston quad bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #3 or #4. Serial #3825. 4 ounces on my scale but listed on the rod shaft as 3 1 8 ounces. Lawn cast condition with a hint of brassing to the inner snake guides. Medium action. A rare quad design from Winston, this model is hard to come by. Superb varnish with very light tan or brown main wraps and black edges at the keeper, ferrule, and tip tops. Agate stripper and large snake