R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/2 #5 9' The medium-fast action is swift

The medium-fast action is swift and very smooth with excellent recovery

In a letter accompanying this rod Walt talks of designing a grip and seat for this one that he calls the "Ellis" grip

and several more ranging in size from #10-#16

Anti-reverse feature plus override function for switching mid-fight to direct drive (definition of "Dual-Mode")

The reel comes loaded with backing and Wulff TT6/7F line

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8' 2/2 #5 9' The medium-fast action is swiftFor sale here is a San Francisco Doug Merrick era R. L. Winston bamboo rod 8 feet, 2 2 marked 4 oz. Best with a 5 weight line. Serial no. 9734. Excellent condition overall. Originally delivered as a one tip rod. An extra tip was made by Glenn Brackett. Tan wraps with maroon tipping. The down locking bakelite reel seat is in fine shape. Full wells grip has light ridging but otherwise very nice. Ferrule size 14 64, the fit is perfect. Original tube and