R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 9' 2/2 #6/7

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 9' 2/2 #6/7For sale here is a Doug Merrick San Francisco era RL Winston bamboo rod 9 feet, 2 2 for a 6 7 weight line. Serial no. 6279. 4 1 2 oz actual weight. Very good condition overall with signs of use including some minor chips and scratches in the varnish on the butt section, although nothing requiring repair in my opinion. The butt section and first tip are full length. The second tip is 2 1 2 inches short and has a 1 1 4" repair wrap over a splinter just

Serial #851

Flamed rod shaft wrapped in brown with black edges and extra apricot and black edges at ferrules and keeper

4 stamped on the side

Black and gold anodized finish for 5-7 weight lines

there is a very faint shadow of the s-handle on the side plate perhaps from being displayed

The ferrules are size 19/64 and 11/64 with a great fit

The handle grasp is made of delrin

Size 9/64 and 14/64 ferrules

Pillar length 1

Pallot set the 10# tippet record for Pacific Sailfish with this reel while fishing in Costa Rica with Stu Apte

a couple nicks as shown in the photos

the box is quite heavy weighing in at nearly 10 oz