R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Stoner-era 8'6" 2/1 #5 4-piece and has a spry medium-fast

and has a spry medium-fast action

Also comes with an Adams zippered double reel/spool case

The truncated Swiss-style ferrules have a perfectly snug fit

Tubes are cased in heavy canvas

but utilizing cosmetically faulted pieces of bamboo

R.L. Winston Bamboo Rod Stoner-era 8'6" 2/1 #5 4-piece and has a spry medium-fastFor sale here is a Lew Stoner era Winston bamboo rod 8'6 for a 5 weight line. Two sections with one tip. Scripted weight 4 oz. Actual weight 4 1 8 oz. Excellent original condition. Nice and tight ferrule fit. Medium fast action. Per Brandin once owned this rod and said it was one of the better 5 weight rods he has owned. The varnish shows some age but remains fine and not in need of a touch up. Comes with original bag and tube.