R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Lew Stoner era 8' 2/1 #4/5 8'3" It has the renowned Bogdan

It has the renowned Bogdan double brake drag design that will stop any salmon you are lucky enough to get into

1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm

The reel is in very good mechanical condition

Cigar grip 6" in length with moderate soiling though it remains quite smooth

For sale here is a stunning limited edition 3" narrow drum fly reel handmade by Joe Saracione

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Lew Stoner era 8' 2/1 #4/5 8'3" It has the renowned BogdanFor sale here is a Lew Stoner, San Francisco era Winston bamboo fly rod 8' 2 1 4 5wt labeled 3 7 8 oz. Serial #5956 made in 1945. The rod is in good condition with a few issues. There a small chips in the varnish throughout as well as some very minor alligatoring. The varnish on a few of the guide wraps shows some cracking and could use an overcoat at some point. The tip is down 2 1 2" and was re wrapped with non matching thread. Both ferrules need to