Any Winston rod in good condition is a bargain at that price:thumbs:
R.L. Winston have a reputation for building high quality fishing rods. I don't know the rod in question, but I'm sure it was $500+ new.
Hope this helps, enjoy the rod, & welcome to the forum!

 

It's really up to you to decide whether or not it's a bargain. If you wouldn't have paid any more than $150, then no, it's not a bargain. If you were prepared to pay more to win the auction but still got it for $150, then I'd say it was a bargain.

It's a bit pointless asking now though, ain't it.

 

Drop an email to Winston they will be able to help always found them very helpful.
they should be able to tell you when it was made etc.

AJ :thumbs:

 

I think you'll find that The XD (extra distance) LT rods were a series of rods built on IM6 blanks back in the mid 90s (particularly saltwater rods).

Whether it's a bargain at $150 depends upon how much you want to own one.