R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 1 Weight Perfect original condition

Perfect original condition

as well as a rod that could be easily packed into remote headwaters

I can see only the tiniest amount of brassing inside the snake guides

Serial #1808

The cap and ring are superbly machined as you would expect from Sam who was an expert machinist and tool and die maker

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 1 Weight Perfect original conditionFor sale here is an R. L. Winston 8' 2 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 2011. Built shortly after the move to Twin Bridges, Montana. The rod remains in excellent+ condition having been fished very little. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features a light cane finish with honey wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip tops. Bright guides. The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was