R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 EF Payne Rod Company we get double the drag

we get double the drag surface area

No use marks exist except for one very tiny mark in the anodizing on the back plate

The actual weight is 2

The reel has been used and very well cared for

very warm inscription by the author to the late antiquarian bookseller

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 EF Payne Rod Company we get double the dragFor 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.