Winston, R.L. -- BIIx 8'6 5wt 4 pc. Graphite Rod 9 Weight This book covers his foray

This book covers his foray into the world of bamboo rods

These wrap colors are not the standard Leonard colors so the rod could have been custom ordered with these wraps from the factory or the rod could have been refinished at some point

Comes loaded with a Sharkskin WF8 and backing

The grip is lightly soiled indicating some use

Uplocking black anodized aluminum reel seat with cork spacer

Winston, R.L. -- BIIx 8'6 5wt 4 pc. Graphite Rod 9 Weight This book covers his forayFor sale here is a R. L. Winston Boron IIx 8'6" 5wt 4 pc. graphite fly rod. Serial no. 117150. The rod is in near mint condition. Dark green sanded blank with matching wraps, burgundy tipping at the winding check and signature wrap. The "R. L. Winston" decal remains in perfect condition as does the script. Aluminum winding check. The reverse half wells grip measures 6 3 8" in length. Bright nickel silver up locking reel seat over a zebrawood spacer.