R.L. Winston Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'11" The listed weight is 6

The listed weight is  6 7/8 oz

this is the fly that he may be best known for

Some brass is just starting to peek through the plating at the rub spots

Set up for right-hand-wind

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R.L. Winston Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'11" The listed weight is 6An excellent RL Winston 8' 3 piece, 2 tip rod built for a #5 line. Serial number #3306. This is one of the finest Winstons that I have ever handled. The varnish is superb. Tips are mirrored. Features a nickel silver downlocking screw lock. Cigar grip appears to have been unhandled. Agate stripper. All sections are straight and this rod may have been at most lawn cast once or twice. Wrapped in tan silk with black accents. Medium fast action. Winston