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    Default R.L. Winston IM-6

    Can anyone tell me the action of the IM-6 graphite Winston was using 20 to 25 years ago?
    I'm thinking 7'6" 3 piece 4 weight in particular.

    I know that is a rather broad request but giving it a try.
    Last edited by bobbyg; 03-13-2012 at 08:40 PM.
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    I have that rod in an 8' 6" and like my other Winston IM6 rods it would be classified as a mid-flex, medium action rod. I tend to like the slower loading rods as they fit my casting stroke and are a good choice on the waters I fish, medium to small streams. I've taken some very large trout in fast water with these rods and never felt that I didn't have "enough" rod for the task.
    Dan S
    "I still don't know why I fish or why other men fish, except that we like it and it makes us think and feel." Roderick Haig-Brown, A River Never Sleeps

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    Thank you Grizzly Wulff!! That is exactly what I was hopeful of hearing.
    I bought a rod that was built on a Winston blank they were using 20 to 25 years ago.
    Haven't received it yet. I'll try and post a couple of pictures. The rod was recently rebuilt with a new Lemke reel seat, excellent cork, new old stock Perfection
    line guides and tiptop and a new titanium with SiC ring stripping guide.




    Last edited by bobbyg; 03-14-2012 at 01:51 PM.
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