R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 8 Weight Intended for line weights 5-7

Intended for line weights 5-7

One of the tips was impacted during shipping and there was some resultant splintering of the cane between the last snake guide and the tip-top

burgundy tipping at the signature wrap

makers of the Marquessa and Umpqua fly reels

Quarterbound leather with blue buckram boards

R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 8 Weight Intended for line weights 5-7For sale here is a San Francisco era Winston bamboo fly rod 9'3" 5 1 2 oz. 2 1. Serial no. 8252. Made by Doug Merrick and Gary Howells in 1958. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length. Pumpkin toned cane. The rod features beige wraps with burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip top. Bright guides. Bronzed ring hook keeper. Handsome, sculpted bakelite winding check. The full wells grip