Redwing Fly Rods 7'9 2/2 4/5wt 5'6" It has no visible stamps

It has no visible stamps on either plate

Gary Howells taught Talbot how to build a bamboo rod

The reel foot is original and full-length

Script on rod in Paul H Young’s hand reads:

For sale here is an E

Redwing Fly Rods 7'9 2/2 4/5wt 5'6" It has no visible stampsFor sale here is a new hand planed rod built by Joe Balestrieri of Redwing Fly Rods. The "Sospiri" model 7'9 3 2 for a 4 or 5 weight line. Weighs 3. 8oz. Medium gold, lightly flamed cane, gun blued lightly antiqued metals, Super Z type ferrules, cap and ring with Italian walnut burl seat, 1 4 inch rings of flor grade cork, Fuji stripper for lightness (tournament position), black DLC snakes, antiqued amber silks, medium brown at the ferrules. Built a