R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 11'6" The tip section has a

The tip section has a slight fishing set

Transparent caramel wraps with oxidized guides and ferrules

The wood spacer is nicely varnished mahogany or spanish cedar

Garrison/cigar style grip

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/1 #4/5 11'6" The tip section has aFor 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