R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #5 11' with an actual weight of

with an actual weight of 3 3/4 oz

For sale here is a limited edition L

and blue signature wrap

For sale here is a Marty Karstetter Hollow-Built Bamboo Rod - 8'3 2/2 4wt bamboo rod

the year before Jim retired and was a piece of classic design that reflected the exacting standards of its namesake

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #5 11' with an actual weight ofFor sale here is a San Francisco era R. L. Winston 8'6" 5wt 2 2 bamboo fly rod. Serial no. 8809 made by Doug Merrick. The rod is in excellent overall condition. The second tip is a later replacement made by Winston. The wraps are a bit more beige than gold as on the original and the bottom stripper is bright and not blued. All sections are full length and straight. Champagne colored wraps over blonde cane. Burgundy tipping at winding check, signature