The strap attaching the top of the case has been replaced recently (by Paul Drake here in Denver)
The wraps are in good condition overall with mild cracking on a few of the ferrule wraps but nothing concerning
Medium dark oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern
Nickel silver sliding band reel seat over bamboo
Oxidized jet black finish on ferrules
RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 HL Leonard The strap attaching the topA very nice RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #8 line. Serial #2533. The rod weighs 5. 3 ounces on my scale. This rod is totally mint, never been cast. Montana era model. Strong DF action, a real cannon. It also has one of the finest coats of varnish I have come across, perfectly flat and flawless. Light brown wraps with black edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. The rod is as straight as the day it left the