R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 4-piece I made this rod many

I made this rod many years ago as a gift for my dad (who was not a fly fisherman

the wraps lack a black band against the winding check as well as a black band on the ferrule end of the male and female ferrule wraps

All sections are full length with a mild set in one tip that can be easily straightened

4to (180 x 258mm)

The rod is in near mint condition showing only very light wear

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 4-piece I made this rod manyFor sale here we have a 86 2 1 R. L. Winston bamboo fly rod made in San Francisco, CA. 4 1 2 oz. for a 5 6 line. Serial no. 7353. Made by Lew Stoner & Doug Merrick in 1951. Older style tan silk wraps with burgundy accents at ferrules, tip tops, and hook keeper. Original "silky" blue bag and tube. Wells grip with bakelite reel seat. This is a superlative casting rod with the finer tips that Winston rods of the Lew Stoner era are known for. Excellent