R.L. Winston Rod Company
R.L. Winston Fly Rods
Hollow-fluted bamboo. Record-shattering distance casting rods. The early use of materials such as fiberglass and graphite. Pioneering, harnessing and refining the unmatched power and performance of boron/graphite composite. These are just a few examples of how, for over 85 years now, Winston has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking advances in fly fishing. Our company’s history isn’t just marked by dates, but by innovations.
Welcome to Winston
The Winston Boron Advantage
The Winston Boron III X
The Winston Boron III X - Winter
The Winston Boron III LS
The Winston Boron III TH
The Winston BIII Plus
Winston BIII Plus Saltwater
Winston BIII Plus Freshwater
Winston Air Fly Rod
$ 780.00 $ 975.00
THE FINEST PERFORMING FLY ROD WE’VE EVER MADE.
Introducing the WINSTON AIR™. A new line of super premium, ultra-lightweight, all around fly rods that offer truly remarkable performance. Winston AIR rods feature a revolutionary new design that combines our new SuperSilica™ resin system with high modulus Boron for significantly less weight, more liveliness, an extremely broad casting range, and higher responsiveness for optimum presentation. These rods offer a quick flex and recovery through the casting stroke without feeling stiff, and provide an amazingly smooth transition of power with any length of cast. Our classic Winston Progressive Action, along with the advanced combination of carbon fiber and resin systems, makes the Winston AIR series a true step up in premium rods. Available in weights 3 through 6.
PART FLY ROD.
PART PARADIGM SHIFT.
- Advanced carbon fiber and new Supersilica resin system
- New high energy yet smooth Winston Progressive Action
- Incredibly accurate presentation
- Boron III Technology for enhanced power
WINSTON AIR
FEATURES
- WEIGHTS: 3wt. thru 6wt.
- ACTION: Medium Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Hard chrome snake over-sized “Shooting Guides” with chrome nano-lite stripping guides
- REEL SEAT: Nickel silver with burled wood insert
- STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with embroidered with logo rod sock
WINSTON AIR
SPECS
4-PIECE
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 3wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 3wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 4wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 5wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
| 6wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $945 / $473 |
The Boron Advantage
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Winston Air II Fly Rod
$ 1,095.00
FRESHWATER FLY RODS WITH BORON
The next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods (3wt-6wt). These rods can do anything – present tiny dry flies to wary trout on flat water, cast a heavy streamer to the far bank in the wind, launch the entire line when you need it, and make quick, accurate close-range shots. From high stick nymphing, pounding the banks from the boat, or wet wading, the new AIR 2 is a pack rod, a travel rod, a beautiful rod, and an all-around rod. It’s the new Winston. When you can only bring one rod…the amazing new Boron AIR 2. You won’t want to leave home without it. Now is the time.
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Winston Alpha+ Fly Rod
$ 935.00
WINSTON ALPHA+
YOU’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER NET.
Welcome to ALPHA+. A Winston rod series designed to up your game against the Alpha fish lurking in the shadows. Carnivorous trout, thrashing bass, toothy pike and musky, jungle species like peacock bass, golden dorado and arapaima, and huge saltwater species like giant trevally and Tarpon. Pure and simple, these rods are for any fish that require extra-large fishing tools no matter the water type.
With wicked fast action, ALPHA+ rods have been designed to cast aggressive rigs – including big flies, heavy lines, shooting heads and sinking tips. These rods will cast these big rigs further with minimal false casts and effort.
Built like none other. These game changing rods use unique features not found in any other series, like a designated grain window for each model to help anglers sort through the wide offering of over-weighted lines available on the market today. This helps eliminate the confusion associated with lines over-weighted by 1 or 2 line weights. Simply match a lines grain window to the appropriate Alpha model to suit your needs and fishing style
ALPHA+ rods are extra reinforced in the ferrule for ultimate lifting power, to turn fish away from heavy cover, and support all-day casting with big flies and fly lines.
FEATURES
- WEIGHTS: 5 thru 12wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Hard chrome oversized snake ‘Shooting Guides’ with chrome nanolite stripping guides. Oversized tiptop.
- REEL SEAT: Uplocking, Anodized aluminum with double locking rings. Engraved with company signature logo.
- STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with embroidered logo rod sock
Winston Kairos Fly Rod
$ 380.00 $ 475.00
WHEN IT'S TIME TO GET AFTER IT.
WITH A WINSTON.
A new all-graphite series of freshwater, saltwater, and spey models. With a modern, fast action, the KAIROS™ provides the perfect blend of speed and smoothness, allowing any angler to enjoy a wide variety of fishing applications. Kairos rods showcase a striking clear graphite finish complemented by Winston Green thread wraps and our classic hand-written rod inscription as the final touch. Proudly designed and built by anglers in Twin Bridges, MT.
Highlights
- Lightweight, multipurpose rod
- Modern fast action tip flex with quick recovery
- 100% graphite technology
- Clear Graphite impact resistant finish
- Versatile tapers to handle a multitude of angling applications
- Designed and produced in Twin Bridges, MT
WINSTON KAIROS™
FEATURES
- WEIGHTS: 3wt. thru 10wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Chrome nanolite stripper guide/Chrome plated snake guides
- REEL SEAT: Black anodized aluminum engraved with Winston signature logo
- STORAGE: Grey triangular Cordura tube embroidered w/ Winston signature logo
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE | SKAGIT LINE | SCANDI LINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $475 | ||
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $475 | ||
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $475 | ||
| 5wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $475 | ||
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $475 | ||
| 6wt. | 9′ | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $475 | ||
| 7wt. | 9′ | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $475 | ||
| 8wt. | 9′ | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $475 | ||
| 9wt. | 9′ | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $475 | ||
| 10wt. | 9′ | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $475 | ||
| 6wt. | 12’3″ | TWO-HANDED | $575 | 390 – 420 | 360 – 390 |
| 7wt. | 13’3″ | TWO-HANDED | $575 | 510 – 570 |
420 – 480 |
▪Skagit and Scandi recommendations are based on Grain Weights.
▪Grain Weight and Line Weight designations should be used as a general guide and will vary based on different manufacturer’s line specifications, as well as each angler’s casting style.
Winston Pure Fly Rod
$ 875.00
NEW WINSTON PURE
PURE FEEL.
PURE PRESENTATION.
PURE FUN.
Presenting the new Winston PURE series.
When you day dream of delicate presentation trout fishing, where does your mind wander? Some might imagine casting yellow humpies, stimulators, and Royal Wulffs on their favorite freestones.
Some might imagine undercut banks, beaver ponds, and giggling riffles on a secret cutthroat “crick.” Some might imagine a large pod of picky spring creek rainbows dimpling PMDs on a slow-moving current’s surface.
If these are your daydreams, we encourage you to explore our new PURE series of trout rods.
WINSTON PURE
SPECS
4-PIECE
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2wt. | 7′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 6’6″ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 7′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 10′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 5’9″ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 10′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
| 5wt. | 10′ | CIGAR | $875 / $438 |
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WINSTON PURE LIGHT LINE SERIES
FOR THOSE WHO PREFER TO FISH WITH A LIGHT TOUCH.
- Advanced Boron III light line rods
- Moderate action with quick recovery that allows for open loops for fine dry fly presentation along with the ability to generate faster line speed as required for different conditions
- True Winston progressive action
- Slim profile with fine grip and guide configurations for better connection to the rod
- Proprietary design puts presentation and tippet protection as the first priority
- Ideal for light nymph and dry fly fishing applications.
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, MT
WINSTON PURE
FEATURES
- WEIGHTS: 2 thru 5wt
- ACTION: Medium
- SECTIONS: 4
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GUIDES: Chrome nanolite stripper guide/chrome plated, light wire snake guides
REEL SEAT: Nickel Silver with figured Maple insert - STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with embroidered logo rod sock
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Winston The Tom Morgan Favorite Fly Rod
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A GREAT FLY ROD IS ALWAYS A GREAT FLY ROD.
Tom Morgan was the owner and rod designer at Winston from 1973 to 1991 and his legacy at Winston and for the entire fly rod industry cannot be overstated. We continue to believe in Tom’s principle that “a great fly rod is always a great fly rod”, so as we celebrate Winston’s 90th Anniversary, we find it only fitting to reintroduce the Tom Morgan Favorite.
First offered in 1989 as a limited edition 60th Anniversary model, the Tom Morgan Favorite Rod has proved to be so popular it has remained a Winston customer favorite for the last 30 years.
Tom grew up fishing the spring creeks of Montana for wary brown trout where the slightest mistake spooks the fish. He designed the “Tom Morgan Favorite” as a specialized 2-piece, extra light, 8’ 4-weight, made from moderate modulus graphite for those close to mid-range distances where delicacy, finesse, and accuracy are essential.
Specs
- Line - 4wt.
- Length - 8'
- Grip - Cigar
HIGHLIGHTS
- All graphite with classic WT spigot ferrule design
- Incredibly smooth with wonderful touch and feel
- Extra light 4-weight, perfect for spring creek fishing
- Winston progressive tapers
- Customer favorite since 1989
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, MT
FEATURES
- WEIGHT: 4wt .
- ACTION: Medium
- SECTIONS: 2
- GUIDES: Chrome nanoli test ripper guide/chrome snake guides
- REEL SEAT: Nickel Silver with burled wood insert
- STORAGE: Premium aluminum tube with logo rod sock
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