R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5/6 5'6" Original bag with stiffener and

Original bag with stiffener and orginal brass-capped tube before they started using the red labels

Superlight double aluminum rings on the reel seat and an aluminum bottom plate

Many of the pillar screws have been in contact with the frame while being unscrewed and have left residual marks on the frame -- basically the heads of the screws are slightly too large and/or could be replacements

Oxidized nickel silver ferrules are size 17/64 and 13/64

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #5/6 5'6" Original bag with stiffener andFor sale here is a Winston Rod Co. bamboo rod 8'6, 2 2 for a 5 6 weight line. Serial no. 1365. Morgan Brackett era. 4 1 4 oz. scripted weight 4 3 4 oz. actual weight. Near mint restored condition. Ferrule fit is perfect. Powerful full flexing medium action. Comes with Winston bag and tube. The tube has a few dents in it. This rod was made in San Francisco and has an updated grip, nickel silver reel seat and butt cap with logo.