R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 8 Weight burgundy tipping at the signature

burgundy tipping at the signature wrap

Made in 2015

My bet is that this rod won't last long

Quarterbound leather with blue buckram boards

Includes original satin bag showing only light wear and free of holes with the exception of two minor holes in the top flap caused by the tip-tops

R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 8 Weight burgundy tipping at the signatureFor 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