R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #7/8 8'6" The drag is very smooth

The drag is very smooth and adequately strong

pale morning duns

On either side of the plastic on the grip the cork is slightly soiled

The collection consists of two separate metal Wheatley boxes

Some say this model was designed for fishing the AuSable River "hex" hatch from a boat

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #7/8 8'6" The drag is very smoothFor sale here is a San Francisco era RL Winston bamboo rod 8 feet, 2 1 for a 7 or 8 weight line. Serial no. 6454. 4 3 4 oz. Excellent condition. Original bag and tube. Perfect ferrule fit (size 15). No structural issues with cane, silk wraps or components. And yes, it was originally built as a one tip rod. And yes, it's a medium fast to fast action cannon!