R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 8'6" Two-screw latch plate with desirable

Two-screw latch plate with desirable two-screw heavy duty nickel silver line guide (reversible)

This reel is manufactured from alloy aluminum and it was machined and detailed to resemble an actual Bogdan ultra light trout reel with some of Joe's improvements

concealed compartment with bobbin holders and magnetic hook holder

The step ferrules are oxidized and squared to meet the cane

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 8'6" Two-screw latch plate with desirableFor sale here we have a 86 2 1 R. L. Winston bamboo fly rod made in San Francisco, CA. 4 1 2 oz. for a 5 6 line. Serial no. 7353. Made by Lew Stoner & Doug Merrick in 1951. Older style tan silk wraps with burgundy accents at ferrules, tip tops, and hook keeper. Original "silky" blue bag and tube. Wells grip with bakelite reel seat. This is a superlative casting rod with the finer tips that Winston rods of the Lew Stoner era are known for. Excellent