R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #6 7'6" An excellent Gary Howells Fly

An excellent Gary Howells Fly rod

The blued butt cap shows some honest wear

The owner states that the rod has been lawn cast 3 times

The rod has a nice fast action well suited for casting long distances in wind on big rivers

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 8'6" 2/2 #6 7'6" An excellent Gary Howells FlyFor sale here is a San Francisco era R. L. Winston bamboo rod 8'6", 2 2 marked 4 5 8 oz. Serial no. 8506. Excellent+ condition, all sections are straight and full length. Down locking aluminum reel seat with a slot for an extension butt, which is not included with the rod. All three guides on the butt section are stripping guides as well as the first guide on each tip. Ferrule fit is excellent. The cork grip is in fine condition. The golden silks with