R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 11'3" Western-style grip is lightly soiled

Western-style grip is lightly soiled but free of chips or hook gouges

Modified western-style grip made of 14 1/2" cork rings with very light soiling

Made in December of 2017 for Chris Barclay

5 1/2" long cigar grip has been cleaned leaving it somewhat rough

The frame diameter is 3 1/4" with a spool width of 3/4"

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 11'3" Western-style grip is lightly soiledFor sale here is a San Francisco Doug Merrick era R. L. Winston bamboo rod 8 feet, 2 1 marked 3 3 4 oz. Made for a 4 or 5 weight line. Serial no. 9442. Excellent original condition overall. Down locking bakelite reel seat in fine shape. The tip has a very slight sweep to the right. Original SF labeled tube with a replacement bag. The ferrule is 14 64. The action of the rod is authoritative and medium fast. It's hard to not keep this one, but alas