R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Siemer Reel seat in downlocking slide

Reel seat in downlocking slide band with a large hidden cap and butt

The Scott G-Series rods are widely hailed as some of the greatest graphite rods ever made and unlike many graphite rods they seem to be appreciating in value as years go by

it's easy to see why

and I personally might like this rod with a 4

Chrome guides and a Mildrum carbide stripper

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 Gary Siemer Reel seat in downlocking slideFor 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