R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/1 #5 9'9" The two-handed grip is a

The two-handed grip is a total of 25" from the winding check to the bottom of the fighting butt

Stamped "2" on both frame and spool

Capable of the utmost finesse while still retaining backbone in the butt for bigger fish and gusty winds

Loaded with a white line (Wulff Triangle Taper

matte finish

R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'3" 2/1 #5 9'9" The two-handed grip is aFor sale here we have an interesting R. L. Winston 8'3" 2 1 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 1996 005. The rod was made by Jerry Kustich in 1995. At the time Kustich made prototypes, show rods, and loaner rods for the Winston Rod Company. This was one of them. The rod was then gifted by Glenn Brackett to Don Meissner, host of the PBS television program, Rod and Reel Streamside. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length. There is a set