Aluminum & Bakelite down locking reel seat-Half wells grip in very nice shape (no chips and just the slightest sign of ridging)-Black Bakelite winding check-Flap ring hook keeper-Wrapped over Winston Duronze ferrules are all have a good fit and pop when separated-Beautiful early agate stripping guide and 2 snake guides on butt, tips each have 8 snake guides-Butt is scripted with: Made For A.M. Jones by R.L. Winston over two flats and 8’  3 7/8oz  #6151 on the third flat-Serial #6151 on all 3 tips as well-Wraps are a combination of variegated & gold and correct for a Winston made in this period-Comes with the original case and bag (Case is the early type with the twist on Bakelite cap and still possesses a partial label)-Condition of this rod is Excellent Minus

This is a neat, earlier San Francisco rod made in 1946 by Lew Stoner and Red

Loscott in the Harrison St. Shop for a Mr. A.M. Jones of San Francisco, and was originally built as a one-tip rod. Glenn Brackett of Sweetgrass Rods made the other two tips, and as most know, was a former owner of Winston. Steve Blake of Oregon finished them out. I want to note that for whatever the reason these tips were put together one ¼ of an inch shorter than the original. With that being said: To my way of thinking, the ability to have two extra tips to fish with or as backups, the ¼ inch is not any big deal. I also wanted to note that the cane on the two newer tips is lighter in color as to be expected.

Made on the 3-7/8oz taper with the #15 ferrule, this one falls into the stouter end of “Trout” class in Winston’s catalog and was rated for a DT5 line. The previous owner found it quite comfortable throwing larger bugs over small too medium size water and playing big fish!

I cast this one with a Royal Wulff “Bamboo Special” DT5 line with great results at distances from 10 to 65 feet!

Price: $1500.00

Inv. Number: CC26-1-2

Aluminum & Bakelite down locking reel seat-Half wells grip in very nice shape (no chips and just the slightest sign of ridging-Does have some soiling)-Black Bakelite winding check-Flap ring hook keeper-Wrapped over Winston Duronze ferrules all have a nice fit-3 stripping guides on the butt (the first is a beautiful early agate), tips each have 2 more stripping guides and 7 snake guides-Butt is scripted with: Made For O.W. Morgan Jr. by R.L. Winston over two flats and 8 ½’  3 7/8oz  #6604 on the third flat-Serial #6604 on both tips as well-Wraps are a combination of cherry red & gold and correct for a Winston made in this period-Comes with the original case (Case is the early type with the twist on Bakelite cap) and bag (Bag has some fraying at top, but still fully serviceable)-Condition of this rod is Excellent!

Built on the 3-7/8oz taper with the #14 ferrule, this one falls into the lightest of Winston’s 8 ½’ “Trout” Class rods and is a very, very rare find!   Made San Francisco in 1947 by Lew Stoner and Red Loscott in the Harrison St. Shop for a Mr. O.W. Morgan of Los Angeles, and was originally built as a one-tip rod. Glenn Brackett of Sweetgrass Rods made the spare tip. As most know, Glenn was a former owner of Winston. Steve Blake of Oregon finished it out. I want to note that the spare tip is of a tad lighter taper than the original.

I cast this one with a Royal Wulff Long Belly 4wt line and a Wulff TT5 line. Using ether of the two tips this rod comfortably threw both the lines I selected at distances of 10 to 65 feet!

Price: $1,250.00

Inv. Number: CC26-1-1

Aluminum & Bakelite down locking reel seat-Half wells grip in very nice shape (no chips)-Black Bakelite winding check-Flap ring hook keeper-Wrapped over Winston Duronze ferrules-Butt is scripted with: R.L. Winston and 8 ½’ 4oz  #6901-Serial #6901 on tip as well-3 stripping guides on butt, 1 more on tip along with 8 snakes and the tip top-Wraps are gold trimmed in red and correct for a Winston made in this period-Comes in a replacement bag & tube-Condition of this rod is Excellent Restored (It was beautifully restored two to three years ago and has not been fished since!).

Made in San Francisco in 1948 by Lew Stoner and Red Loscott in the Harrison St. Shop and was originally made as a one-tip rod.

I cast this rod with a trio of Royal Wulff lines: a Bamboo Special WF4, a TT5 and a TT6. It actually cast all three of these lines extremely well! This one has the makings to be a very versatile rod! Throw a 4wt over spooky Spring Creek fish and switch to a 6wt when in windy conditions…

Price: $695.00 (A bargain due to not having the original bag & tube!)

Inv. Number: BR473

Has the red & gold uplocking “Featherweight” reel seat, which was standard for Walt’s rods of this era, and is in beautiful shape-6 ¾” E.C. Powell style grip in Ex Condition-Green wraps over medium toned cane-Chromed Perfection stripping & tip top guides-Snake guides are of the “No Foul” type-Butt is inscribed as follows: Made Especially For “Dr. Henry A. Sheffof” by Walton Powell-All sections are full length and straight with the exception of one of the tips that has a slight downward set approximately three quarters of the way up the shaft-Comes with original bag & tube (sorry cap is missing from tube as many of these early twist on caps are)-Overall Condition: Is Excellent ++

This would be one of the first rods made by Walt after leaving his dad’s (E.C. Powell) shop and going out on his own in 1947 (he was in Belmont, Calif. approximately from 1947-1950 before moving his operation to Oroville, Calif.)-It is a beautiful example of a Belmont rod and would be a wonderful piece for someone’s Powell and or bamboo rod collection. They just don’t come any nicer!

Price: $599.00

Inv. Number: G2024

E.C. Powell reel seat with bright hardware & black hard plastic insert-EC. Powell Grip–Attractive shade of brown wraps with intermediates over tempered cane-Oil finish with varnish over wraps-E.C. Powell Rod Co. and hollow built patent number scripted on the butt-Mildrum or Perfection stripping guide with hi arch chrome snakes and chrome tip tops-Original E.C. bag & tube (bag & tube are sized for an 8 ½’ rod, most likely due to not having them made up and in stock for the unusual 8’3” length rods)-Condition: EX, Plus, Plus Restored

This rod came from the Scott Zieske collection (tube still carries his labeling with name and address) and was beautifully restored by the late Jim Clarkson. A very stunning rod that matches its good looks in the casting department: it threw a 5wt line (Wulff TT5) superlatively at all distances I covered with it (10-75 ft.)!

Inv. Number: BR468

Early Montague all metal reel seat with trimmed down tournament slide band and “E.C. POWELL MAKER MARYSVILLE, CAL” roll stamp - 5 ½” ECP grip still in very nice condition! - No hook keeper (per usual with these tournament rods) - Agate stripping guide - Perfection snakes & tip tops - Brown silks over a beautifully toned caramel cane - Ferrules are all genuine from ECP shop, but a mixture of early Montague and ECP placing this rods making in a transitional period when the Monte parts inventory were being exhausted and EC was phasing into using his own ferrules and reel seats - Comes with what may or may not be the original bag & tube

This one weighed out at 5.6 oz on my postal scale, which is on the light side for a solid built 9 ½ footer! My guess is: this one is cedar cored at least in the butt section and most likely the mid as well, keeping the weight down for the 9 ½’ competition class…

Condition: Butt section is 1” short-Original tip has a 1 ½” repair wrap (please see photos) - The other tip is sound and appears to be an ECP replacement - Moisture caps are all missing from male ferrules (common with rods from this era) -

This one has recently been expertly touched up and is ready for fishing and or just a fun afternoon of casting a historical piece! - Condition: With the touch up in mind Very Good + overall

I have cast this one using Royal Wulff TT6 & TT7 lines and it sang with both, but it preferred the 7 - I used both tips and did not experience any issues with the tip displaying the repair wrap

Goodwin Granger stamped nickel silver up locking reel seat (has a single dent, which is pictured)-RHW (Western) grip is new-Nickel silver winding check-Granger

Favorite stamped on butt-Granger “Favorite” wraps (variegated main wraps trimmed yellow with yellow intermediates) over dark ammonia treated cane-Varnished finish-Comes with Original Bag & Tube (tube has partial label)

Condition: EX Restored-Complete restoration done by South Creek Ltd. in 2012-One tip appears to be a Wright & McGill replacement and is of the correct taper and 3x3 node spacing-This one has not been fished since it was restored

A gorgeous and rare rod!

Price: $1595.00

Inv. Number: BRC2111

This One was restored by Michael Sinclair in 2013 and has not been fished since!

Granger nickel silver slide band into pocket reel seat (with the fancier hardware only found on the 1st era rods) - Original Granger full wells grip in Ex shape - Nickel silver winding check - Nickel silver Leonard style ferrules - Red silk wraps & intermediates over blond cane - Comes with the original canvas bag that’s complete with the wooden tip protector - Condition: EX Restored

A rare and beautiful example of Goodwin’s work preserved by one of the best in the business!

Inv. Number: BR230

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