R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #5 7'10" The rod features stunning mahogany

The rod features stunning mahogany stained cane with very dark oxblood wraps and full intermediates

Uplocking reel seat with aluminum and brass fittings over a gorgeous olive wood spacer

nice and snug

The T&T name is synonymous with fine craftsmanship and quality and it certainly shows with this rod

Ferrules are a size 12/64 as implied in the model name

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #5 7'10" The rod features stunning mahoganyFor sale here is a San Francisco era R. L. Winston 8'6" 5wt 2 2 bamboo fly rod. Serial no. 8809 made by Doug Merrick. The rod is in excellent overall condition. The second tip is a later replacement made by Winston. The wraps are a bit more beige than gold as on the original and the bottom stripper is bright and not blued. All sections are full length and straight. Champagne colored wraps over blonde cane. Burgundy tipping at winding check, signature