It is what it is:

Last week, after nearly thirty years with the R.L. Winston Rod Company, Glenn Brackett, who manages our bamboo rod building area, notified us that he will be leaving the company. He will remain with Winston until February 2006, during which time he will focus on completing existing rods on order and helping facilitate the transition. During his tneure with Winston, Glenn has represented the very best in rod building excellence and commitment to the the tradition of fly fishing.

Winston has upheld a traditioin of building premium bamboo rods since our founding over 75 years ago. Over these years, a great many Winston craftspeople have made significant contributions to this tradition. Though we always look for ways to improve quality and performance, Winston has no plans to change our bamboo designs, rod building process, or to significantly increase the number of bamboo rods we make. Winston remains completely committed to perpetuating its 75 year tradition of excellence, and to continuing our goal of building the finest bamboo fly rods in the world here in Twin Bridges, Montana.

Best regards,

Mike (Woody) Woodard
President, CEO
R.L. Winston Rod Company

No word about Jerry Kustich.

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