R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 9' 2/1 5 1/4 oz. 9 Weight Strap-over tension regulator

Strap-over tension regulator

The owner's name is scratched into the foot

The wraps are a goldenrod color with burgundy tipping at the winding check

Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's

no tube (was not made with one)

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod SF-era 9' 2/1 5 1/4 oz. 9 Weight Strap-over tension regulatorFor sale here is a San Francisco era RL Winston bamboo rod 9 feet, 2 1 marked 5 1 4 oz. Serial no. 9318. Excellent condition overall Down locking bakelite reel seat in fine shape. Grip minimally ridged. All three guides on the butt section are stripping guides as well as the first guide on each tip. Original bag and tube. Excellent ferrule fit.