R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'9" 3/1 #6 7'2" The rod has spigot ferrules

The rod has spigot ferrules with a perfect fit

The very nice Pyralin amber grasp

The reel is set up for RHW and remains in mint condition

All sections are straight but regrettably the mid-section is 1 3/8" short (reset by Wes Jordan)

Red agate stripping guide with a fine rope pattern

R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'9" 3/1 #6 7'2" The rod has spigot ferrulesFor sale here is a Winston Rod Co. prototype bamboo rod made by Jerry Kustich. 8'9" 3 1 for a 6 weight line. The rod was made as a one tip rod as were most of the prototype rods. The tip was originally made slightly longer than the other two sections. The rod is in excellent plus condition. Weighs 4. 1 oz. Medium full flexing action. The bag and tube are not from the Winston shop.