R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 1-Piece For sale here is a

For sale here is a Frank Catino Tarpon fly reel

Exquisitely engraved nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised ebony spacer

The action is quite fast and with a good deal of backbone for its size

3 5/8"wide

They having matching serial numbers

R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod SF Era 9'3" 2/1 5 1/2 oz 1-Piece For sale here is aFor 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