R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/2 #5 11'6" Comes with a vintage leather

Comes with a vintage leather D-Block case (the strap is dried and split) customized with a wood insert to hold reel securely by the foot

The petite script remains clean and bold

The fit is perfect with a 1/4" gap between sections to account for wear over time

For sale here is a beautiful and quite scarce Payne "Special" spinning bamboo rod -- 6' weighing 4 1/2 oz

One of my favorite salmon tiers who is sadly missed - in fact

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/2 #5 11'6" Comes with a vintage leatherFor sale here is a San Francisco Doug Merrick era R. L. Winston bamboo rod 8 feet, 2 2 marked 4 oz. Best with a 5 weight line. Serial no. 9734. Excellent condition overall. Originally delivered as a one tip rod. An extra tip was made by Glenn Brackett. Tan wraps with maroon tipping. The down locking bakelite reel seat is in fine shape. Full wells grip has light ridging but otherwise very nice. Ferrule size 14 64, the fit is perfect. Original tube and