R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Siemer Mid to butt ferrule fit

Mid to butt ferrule fit good

performed by a competent craftsmanship

There is a label on the handle that could easily be removed should the owner wish to do so

The truncated Swiss-style ferrules feature the same engraving seen on the reel seat

The grip appears to have been replaced

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Siemer Mid to butt ferrule fitFor sale here we have a Merrick era R. L. Winston 8' 2 2 5wt bamboo rod with a marked weight of 3 7 8 oz. Serial no. 8178. The rod is in excellent condition. The rod was originally a one tipper; a second one was made later by Glenn Brackett. Also, Brackett replaced the original reel seat and grip with a modern nickel silver seat as well as re wrapping the butt section ferrule. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features dark straw