I recently decided to treat myself to a premium fly rod. I decided on the R.L. Winston Air 2 – 9’ 5wt. I ordered it online, and after a week it arrived today.

Normally I’m not picky about stuff like this, but I’m wondering if this red coloring on the reel seat is normal or if this is a defect/discoloration that shouldn’t be there?

Does anyone have any insight?

Posted by t97brandt

2 Comments

  1. I believe they use box elder which can have the red streaking in it. Not a defect, just part of the wood.

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