RL Winston Fiberglass Fly Rod 8'6" 2/1 #4 AL Walker The nickel silver foot is

The nickel silver foot is unmolested

serial #1709

The reel is a direct drive

Nice ebonite handle spins freely and isn't one of the stubby handles that some dislike

or a WF9 with 185 yards

RL Winston Fiberglass Fly Rod 8'6" 2/1 #4 AL Walker The nickel silver foot isA very nice RL Winston fiberglass rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 1 tip and built for a #4 line. This is a San Francisco era model made before the move to Twin Bridges in 1977. No serial number. Medium slow full flexing action. The rod appears to be unfished and still has the Winston paper hang tag and small pouch containing a bit of ferrule wax both tied to the keeper. Sanded burgundy blank with a spigot ferrule, and the rod sports the Winston San Francisco