R.L. Winston-- Boron III Plus 9' 11wt Graphite Fly Rod - 4 piece 9'3" The spike is used when

The spike is used when resting the rod against something while not fishing

Forest green at the ferrules with emerald tipping

Modified full-wells grip 5 7/8" in length with only light handling marks

the writing on the tube sticker appears to be consistent with the penmanship on most Larry Foster era rods after Tom Maxwell's departure

R.L. Winston-- Boron III Plus 9' 11wt Graphite Fly Rod - 4 piece 9'3" The spike is used whenFor sale here is a R. L. Winston Boron III Plus 9' 11wt fly rod in a 4 piece configuration. Serial #202570. The rod is in mint unfished condition. The rod features a dark green sanded blank with matching wraps and red tipping at the winding check and signature wrap. Halfway between the grip and stripping guide is the Winston logo with metallic silver tipping on either side. Bright guides. All ferrules fit together tightly and securely. Sculpted nickel