R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/1 #5 6'10" first introduced by Kentucky watchmaker

first introduced by Kentucky watchmaker Benjamin Meek circa 1900

Perfect varnish and great ferrule fit and the rod is straight as a pin

Includes suede zippered case

Tiny crack at wrapped ferrules

Gorgeous little model

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/1 #5 6'10" first introduced by Kentucky watchmakerFor sale here is a terrific R. L. Winston 8 1 2' bamboo rod with two sections and one tip. Made for a five weight line. Serial no. 1358 with a marked weight of 4 oz. The rod was built in 1974 by Doug Merrick during the transition from San Francisco to Twin Bridges, Montana. The tube features the Twin Bridges label while the rod bag feature the San Francisco label. The rod remains in excellent original condition. Both sections are full length and