R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'9" 3/1 #6 3-Piece Handsomely blued cap and ring

Handsomely blued cap and ring over a very nice walnut insert

Bright guides and ceramic strippers

The snake guide below the butt section female ferrule is a replacement

There are two areas of paint loss on the frame edge as can be seen in the photos

R.L. Winston Prototype Bamboo Rod 8'9" 3/1 #6 3-Piece Handsomely blued cap and ringFor sale here is a Winston Rod Co. prototype bamboo rod made by Jerry Kustich. 8'9" 3 1 for a 6 weight line. The rod was made as a one tip rod as were most of the prototype rods. The tip was originally made slightly longer than the other two sections. The rod is in excellent plus condition. Weighs 4. 1 oz. Medium full flexing action. The bag and tube are not from the Winston shop.