R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 7'9" Dimensions are 4 3/4" wide

Dimensions are 4 3/4" wide by 3 1/2" deep and 1" tall

Some of the stamp has worn thin with time

not too tight

Petite cigar grip with 5 1/2" in length with only light soiling

Ruby colored wraps and olive tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 7'9" Dimensions are 4 3/4" wideFor sale here is a San Francisco era Winston bamboo fly rod 9'3" 5 1 2 oz. 2 1. Serial no. 8252. Made by Doug Merrick and Gary Howells in 1958. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length. Pumpkin toned cane. The rod features beige wraps with burgundy tipping at the winding check, signature wrap, ferrules, and tip top. Bright guides. Bronzed ring hook keeper. Handsome, sculpted bakelite winding check. The full wells grip