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Having never picked up and casted a two-handed rod before, fishing with them is totally foreign to me. For the most part, I don't see myself ever fully immersing myself into the two-hand style of fly fishing, with but one exception — trout spey. I absolutely love fishing with light fly rods, and trout spey / micro spey rods seem like a total blast. What exactly are they? Just think two-handed fly rods for lighter line weights of about 5-weight and under. Their long lengths al

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Delicate presentations. Tiny flies. Small fish. All things that the new R.L. Winston Alpha+ fly rods are NOT geared towards. Nope, these are made for those who love the more extreme side of fly fishing involving meaty flies, heavy lines, and big fish. As a big streamer angler, I can totally relate. This type of fishing puts extra demands on both the angler and tackle, so you had better be using a rod that's up to overcoming the added punishment. Does

Words and Photo Courtesy of Winston Rods We are very excited to announce that the new Winston AIR TH has won the Best New Fly Rod at the 2019 European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition. Our new Winston AIR TH rods redefine two-hand casting performance. Utilizing our SuperSilica resin system and Boron technology, these rods are unbelievably light, perfectly balanced, powerful, responsive, and just plain fun to fish. Featuring a deep loading action with fast recovery rates, AIR T

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Saltwater fly rods have tough jobs. They should be able to cast larger flies a good distance, but a solid short game is essential, too. On top of the diverse casting demands, they also need to be up to the task of battling strong saltwater fish, all while being able to stand up to harsh saltwater environments. The new Winston AIR SALT rods sound like they can do all of these things and then some! Released in 2018, these ultra-premium rods use Winston

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Like ultra-fast, stiff, powerful fly rods? You won't find those here. Crafted for anglers fishing lighter line weights, the Winston PURE series puts a big emphasis on both feel and presentation quality. While these look like typical Winstons (they're green and pretty!), seeing that this lineup took home the "Best New Freshwater Rod" award at IFTD 2018 makes me think they must be extra special. The good folks at Winston are always super accommodating

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Think of the top fly rod manufacturers in the world, and the name R.L. Winston is undoubtedly one of those special select few. Winston is not just known for crafting some of the best performing and most exquisitely-finished rods out there, but the use of boron in many of their blanks gives them added uniqueness. Offering such benefits as added strength, light weight, and stiffness, this material is used in the butt sections of Winston Boron III serie

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The world's jungles can be unforgiving places. The heat, the bugs, the remoteness—you have to be tough and prepared when venturing into these zones. While some things can't be avoided or controlled, R.L. Winston Rods offers a new series of sticks designed to give you control over some of the biggest and meanest creatures that inhabit jungle waters. These new Boron III Plus "Jungle" Rods are beefed up specifically to give you the upper hand when pursu

AIR Rods: R.L. Winston Fly Rod company has long been known for crafting some of the finest quality rods around. At this year's IFTD show, Winston unveiled a new ultra-premium rod lineup called the AIR series. These rods command a rather hefty price, but they also deliver a hefty load of advanced features. AIR rods incorporate advanced carbon fiber with Winston's new SuperSilica resin system and Boron III technology, all of which help to increase the performance and feel of th