R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 Two Handed Fly Rod There are very fine marks

There are very fine marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod as well as a small blemish in the finish on the spool rim

The diameter is 3 1/8" with a spool width of 3/4"

Excellent++ overall condition

A terrific all-around trout rod for small to average sized streams

unblemished agate line guide

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 Two Handed Fly Rod There are very fine marksFor sale here is a San Francisco Doug Merrick era R. L. Winston bamboo rod 8 feet, 2 1 marked 3 3 4 oz. Made for a 4 or 5 weight line. Serial no. 9442. Excellent original condition overall. Down locking bakelite reel seat in fine shape. The tip has a very slight sweep to the right. Original SF labeled tube with a replacement bag. The ferrule is 14 64. The action of the rod is authoritative and medium fast. It's hard to not keep this one, but alas