R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 EF Payne Rod Company Thomas Fairy Browntone Taper" 6'8"

Thomas Fairy Browntone Taper" 6'8" 2/2 for a 3 weight line

These 100+ year old reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon

very warm inscription by the author to the late antiquarian bookseller

The reel has been used and very well cared for

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 EF Payne Rod Company Thomas Fairy Browntone Taper" 6'8"For sale here is a Brackett era Winston Rod Co. bamboo rod 8', 2 2 for a 5 or 6 weight line. Serial no. 1877. 4 oz scripted weight. 4 1 4 oz. actual weight. Near mint condition. Great western rod for big flies and windy situations. The rod has lots of reserve power compared to some of the lighter tipped 5wt Winston rods that seem more appropriate for smaller flies and finer tippets. Comes with original Winston bag and tube.