RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 7'5" The grip is 5 1/2"

The grip is 5 1/2" long and turned to a medium cigar and has been cleaned

For sale here is a quadrate bamboo rod made by Joe Perrigo of Genesee Valley Rods from Portageville

Not signed but owner’s name inside

Snake guide in place of a stripping guide as was usual with many Midge rods

The reel seat is flatted cork and is fitted with 2 narrow rings

RL Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 8'9" 2/2 #7/8 7'5" The grip is 5 1/2"An RL Winston bamboo fly rod, 8'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. The rod weighs 5. 1 ounces on my scale (the listed blank weight on the rod is 4. 5 ounces). San Francisco era rod with a serial number of #1202. Used condition with some soiling to the grip and a repair wrap 1 1 8" long below the bottom guide on one tip. The rod is straight and the varnish is good. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Hollow fluted