Winston IM6 Graphite Rod 9' 8wt 3-piece The ferrules are size 14/64

The ferrules are size 14/64 with an excellent fit

The handsome agate stripping guide is a pale yellow with a dark band of brown

Most flies in the #16-20 size range

"it's nothing special

The spool/spindle fit is a bit sloppy with some end play but not enough to cause concern

Winston IM6 Graphite Rod 9' 8wt 3-piece The ferrules are size 14/64For sale here is an R. L. Winston IM6 9' 8wt graphite rod. Serial no. 18027. The rod is in excellent+ condition. The rod features a sanded emerald green graphite blank with matching wraps. Red tipping at the U shaped hook keeper, silver tipping at the signature wrap. Bright guides and ceramic strippers. Finely turned and knurled nickel silver checks. Though the grip is described as a cigar grip I would call it a hybrid cigar western grip, a cigar grip