R.L. Winston Steelhead Bamboo Rod - Lew Stoner 9'6" 2/1 5 1/2 oz

For sale here is a Lew Stoner-made R.L. Winston bamboo fly rod - 9'6" 5 1/2 oz. for an eight weight line. Serial no. 5951 made in 1945. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception. It appears the original owner's name has been removed and replaced by another name. All sections are full length and straight. Beautiful pumpkin-toned cane with bronze colored wraps. The winding check, ferrules, and tip-top are wrapped with bronze and black jasper with bronze tipping. Ruby colored agate stripping guide. Bright guides. Ring hook keeper. Handsome, sculpted bakelite winding check. The full wells grip is soiled as one would expect but free of any major defects. Down-locking, bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer. The ferrule fit is excellent. The rod weighs 5 1/2 oz. The action is medium-fast. Includes original labeled bag with aluminum tube missing its cap. Not many Winston rods from this era have survived in such fine condition!