R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 3 3/4 oz. 6'8" Reverse half-wells grip 5 3/4"

Reverse half-wells grip 5 3/4" in length with mild soiling and quite smooth

swiss-style ferrules size 11/64

The decals and script have worn off with the exception if the "impregnated" decal

quality construction

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 3 3/4 oz. 6'8" Reverse half-wells grip 5 3/4"86 2 2 R. L. Winston, San Francisco. 3 3 4 oz. Medium action for a DT4 WF5. Made in 1968. Gary Howells built the rods almost from start to finish during this period with the exception of the varnishing which was done by Doug Merrick. Tan wraps with burgundy accents at ferrules, tip tops, hook keeper. Wells grip with bakelite reel seat. Original red bag and labeled tube. The rod is very lightly fished.