R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 #4/5 7'10" Some of the screws may

Some of the screws may have been replaced at some time and the reel foot may have been slightly filed

The action is just a tad on the medium side of medium-fast

"Serial #10" written on the rod shaft

These Robichaud reels are not easy to find on the resale market

For sale here we have Gary Howells' personal dry flies

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 #4/5 7'10" Some of the screws mayFor sale here is a San Francisco era Winston Rod Co. bamboo rod 8' 2 1 for a 4 or 5 weight line. Serial #8999. 3 3 4 oz. scripted and actual weight. Doug Merrick era. This rod was sold by Norm Thompson and has simpler wraps than the typical Winston and no hook keeper. The rod is in excellent condition. Blonde cane with cinnamon silks. All script remains clean and bold. Handsome bakelite winding check. Full wells grip with moderate soiling and light