R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4For sale here is a Morgan & Brackett era Winston Rod Co. bamboo rod 7 feet for a 4 weight line. Two section construction. Serial #1737. 2 1 2 oz. The rod appears to be have the same characteristics and weight of the "Leetle Feller" 7 foot rod which originated in the San Francisco era. The ferrules are size 11 64 and tip tops are 5 64. Medium action. Excellent plus original condition. Skeleton cork reel seat with aluminum hood and locking ring.

Scarce solid spool face

The Super-Z brand ferrules have an excellent fit

The fit is perfect

For sale here is a 2 3/4" Dingley fly reel made for retailer Alex Martin of Scotland

there is a faint red ring around the nose of the grip left from the red rod bag

Very smooth medium progressive action

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features polished aluminum rims

The reel is stamped "3" in multiple places as well D3 near the LHW configured check mechanism

Mechanically the reel is still perfect

this copy put out by the Fly Fisher's Classic Library belongs on the shelf of any salmon angler

the “Permit”

Aluminum screw-lock reel seat that reads "Special Tournament" on the backside of the spacer