R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 8'6" just some slight spool rub

just some slight spool rub while winding

Tube flies allow a fisherman to greatly extend the life of the fly and change flies quickly

concealed compartment with bobbin holders and magnetic hook holder

this one a later 2 screw model

R.L. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Stoner Era 8'6" 2/1 #5/6 8'6" just some slight spool rubFor 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