R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz Salmon and Steelhead Rods Finely turned nickel silver winding

Finely turned nickel silver winding check

the rod does just as well should you need to reach out to a distant riser

mottle-flamed cane with chestnut colored wraps

rim control

I cannot find any evidence of brassing on the inside of the guides which indicates that it has had almost no use

R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz Salmon and Steelhead Rods Finely turned nickel silver windingFor 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