R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Penta Prototype 7'3" 2/2 #4 11' as well as a copy

as well as a copy of a provenance email from Bob describing the rod's origin

The action is a smooth medium-fast dry-fly well suited for almost any trout situation

Dutch made - serial #0558

There are two locking rings on the seat making for a very secure fit for a reel

11 corks in the style of a full wells

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Penta Prototype 7'3" 2/2 #4 11' as well as a copyFor sale here is a Brackett Kustich era Winston Rod Co. prototype pentagonal bamboo rod 7'3, 2 2 for a 4 weight line. The rod weighs 3. 6 oz. The rod was made as a one tip rod and Jerry later made the second tip for the owner, with slightly different guides. The tips were originally made slightly longer than the butt section. Excellent plus condition. Comes with the original Winston bag and tube.