Winston IM6 Graphite Rod 9' 8wt 8'7" Comes loaded with a Sharkskin

Comes loaded with a Sharkskin WF8 and backing

though this is only aesthetic as they function perfectly

Medium side of medium-fast action

and wrapped in colors specified by Rosgen (brown

This is the finest Ballan reel I've come across

Winston IM6 Graphite Rod 9' 8wt 8'7" Comes loaded with a SharkskinFor 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