R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-Era 9' 2/1 #9 11' only a few having been

only a few having been bent upward more than standard

"Jenkins since 1960" label affixed to tube

good ferrule fit

As with all Winston rods of this period

innovative fly tiers of the 20th century

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-Era 9' 2/1 #9 11' only a few having beenFor sale here is a classic R. L. Winston bamboo fly rod 9' marked 5 1 4 oz. Serial no. 9934 from the very early 1970s. Made in San Francisco by Doug Merrick. Designed for a nine weight line. This is a one owner rod and remains in excellent original condition. Fully assembled the rod measures 8 feet 10 1 2 inches with the butt section being 1 3 8" shorter than the tip section. The rod features beige wraps (NCP) and burgundy tipping at the winding