R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Penta Prototype 7'3" 2/2 #4

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Penta Prototype 7'3" 2/2 #4For sale here is a Brackett Kustich era Winston Rod Co. prototype pentagonal bamboo rod 7'3, 2 2 for a 4 weight line. The rod weighs 3. 6 oz. The rod was made as a one tip rod and Jerry later made the second tip for the owner, with slightly different guides. The tips were originally made slightly longer than the butt section. Excellent plus condition. Comes with the original Winston bag and tube.

Fast DF action

The cigar grip is 6" in length with mild soiling and a bit of minor ridging

A nice option here for anyone who wants a reel with classic style

A great old Hardy Angler's Guide from the interwar period

a bit more full flexing with the wet tip

I attach to the inner face of the fixed plate one end of a spring having on one side 'of its' free end a finger piece which projects through a hole

knurled sliding band over maple insert

Cigar grip with oxidized hardware

The butt cap features "Wm A Harms MAKER" masterfully engraved on the backside

Blued nickel silver ferrules

Original bag with hang tag intact and the original tube with the Thomas "badge" label

Also comes loaded with line and backing in new condition