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.
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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
$ 473.00
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 BIII LS Fly Rod
Sold Out $ 795.00
The Advanced Light Line Advantage
Our BORON III LS series combines cutting-edge boron technology with the renowned "Winston Feel" to produce the most advanced light line trout rods made.
The medium-fast action is lively and responsive, and allows anglers to delicately present flies with pinpoint accuracy. Exceptionally lightweight, these rods offer the touch, feel and control required by small stream and spring creek enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys stalking big fish with small flies while protecting light tippets. Winston has over 80 years of experience designing rods for these often challenging situations. The Boron III LS series continues this tradition, and sets a new benchmark in light line stealth performance.
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- Advanced Boron III light line rods
- Medium-fast action with “Winston Feel”
- Proprietary design facilitates delicate, precise presentations
- Ideal for spring creeks, small streams and technical water
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
- WEIGHTS: 2wt. thru 5wt.
- ACTION: Medium-fast
- SECTIONS: 4
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GUIDES: Chrome nanolite stripper guide/
chrome plated, light wire snake guides - REEL SEAT: Nickel Silver with burled wood insert
- STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with logo rod sock
The Boron Advantage
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| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2wt. | 7' | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 3wt. | 7'6" | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 3wt. | 8' | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 3wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 4wt. | 8' | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 4wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 4wt. | 9' | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 5wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
| 5wt. | 9' | CIGAR | $795 / $398 |
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Winston BIII Plus Fly Rod
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Powerful Rods for Powerful Fish
Serious rods for serious anglers for serious fish.
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- 6 thru 12wt. Saltwater Rods, 8 and 9wt. Jungle Rods, 5 and 6wt. Freshwater Rods
- Highest performance boron/composite materials
- Exceptionally powerful, high line speed progressive action
- Overcomes the most challenging fishing situations
- Turns over big flies with accuracy
- Smooth casting - won’t fatigue the angler
- Features Winston’s new “shooting guides” for turbo charging casts.
- Winston Green hard anodized all-aluminum reel seat engraved with company signature logo.
- Embroidered rod bag and Winston green super-light graphite rod tube with company logo.
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
FRESHWATER Fly Rods
- WEIGHTS: 5wt. and 6wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Hard chrome over-sized snake ‘Shooting Guides’ with chrome nano-lite stripping guides
- REEL SEAT: Winston Green up-locking hard-anodized, all-aluminum with double locking rings behind pocketed slide band. Engraved with company signature logo. Nickel silver reel seat optional
- STORAGE: Super-light graphite rod tube embossed with company logo plus logo tech rod sock
SALTWATER Fly Rods
- WEIGHTS: 6wt. thru 12wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Hard chrome over-sized snake ‘Shooting Guides’ with chrome nano-lite stripping guides. Over-sized tip-top
- REEL SEAT: Winston Green up-locking hard-anodized, all-aluminum with double locking rings behind pocketed slide band. Engraved with company signature logo
- STORAGE: Super-light graphite rod tube embossed with company logo and signature plus logo tech rod sock
JUNGLE Fly Rods
- WEIGHTS: 8wt. and 9wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
- GUIDES: Oversized Hard chrome over-sized snake ‘Shooting Guides’ with chrome nano-lite stripping guides. Over-sized tip-top
- REEL SEAT: Winston Green up-locking hard-anodized, all-aluminum with double locking rings behind pocketed slide band. Engraved with company signature logo
- STORAGE: Super light-graphite rod tube embossed with company logo and signature plus logo tech rod sock
- DESIGN SPECS: Reinforced throughout to combat larger species. Designed to cast a range of lines for jungle conditions. Quick loading, with a strong tip to efficiently turn over big flies, a stronger mid-section for control, reinforced mid #3 section and butt section for added lifting power
The Boron Advantage
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FRESHWATER
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS | $855 / $428 |
| 6wt.* | 9' | FULL WELLS | $875 / $438 |
SALTWATER
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6wt.* | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $875 / $438 |
| 7wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $875 / $438 |
| 8wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 9wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 10wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 11wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 12wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
JUNGLE
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8wt. | 8' 9" | 7" FULL WELLS W/ 1 1/2" FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 8wt. | 9' | 7" FULL WELLS W/ 1 1/2" FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
| 9wt. | 9' | 7" FULL WELLS W/ 1 1/2" FIGHTING BUTT | $895 / $448 |
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Winston BIII X Fly Rod
Sold Out $ 850.00
Unmatched "Do it All" Fly Rods
Introducing the NEW BORON III X. We have improved the greatest all-around rod series ever made.
For 2016, we have upgraded the Boron III X rods incorporating our new friction-free ‘Shooting Guides” to take the world’s best performing fly rods and make them even better. These rods now shoot line effortlessly, allowing you to generate even more line speed without compromising the smooth feel of the rod. Featuring advanced Boron III materials and technology, these incredibly lightweight, powerful, fast action rods have an even broader casting range - the widest casting range of any series we make. The added energy of Boron allows the angler to effortlessly control the line speed by speeding up or slowing down the casting stroke while maintaining pinpoint accuracy. This makes them ideal all-around rods for the vast majority of situations an angler may encounter, whether it’s making highly accurate, long distance casts or delicate, precise presentations up close.
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- Advanced Boron III technology, fast action
- Features Winston’s new "shooting guides"
- Smooth, lightweight, powerful
- Broadest casting range of any Winston Series
- Effortless long casts or delicate presentations up-close
- Embroidered rod bag and Winston green super-light graphite rod tube with company signature logo.
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
- WEIGHTS: 3wt. thru 8wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4 and 5
- COLOR: Winston Green
- GUIDES: Hard chrome snake ‘Shooting Guides’ with chrome nano-lite stripping guides.
- REEL SEAT: Nickel silver with burled wood insert on 81/2’ 3wt. thru 9’ 4wt., 81/2’ 5wt, 9’ 5wt, and 9’ 6wt. Anodized aluminum on 10’ 4wt.,9 1/2’ 5wt., and 91/2’ 6wt thru 9' 8wt.
- STORAGE: Super-light graphite rod tube embossed with company logo signature plus logo tech rod sock.
The Boron Advantage
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| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP |
|---|---|---|
| 3wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR |
| 4wt. | 8' | dCIGAR |
| 4wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR |
| 4wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
| 4wt. | 10' | FULL WELLS |
| 5wt. | 8'6" | CIGAR |
| 5wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
| 5wt. | 9'6" | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 6wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
| 6wt. | 9'6" | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 7wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 7wt. | 9'6" | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 7wt. | 10' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 8wt. | 9' | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| 8wt. | 9'6" | FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT |
| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP |
|---|---|---|
| 4wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
| 5wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
| 6wt. | 9' | CIGAR |
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Winston Boron III TH Fly Rod
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- Advanced Boron III technology, fast action
- Very lightweight, powerful — can generate very high line speeds
- The new standard in every category for Two-Handed performance
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Winston-designed grip supports infinite hand placement
with any casting style - Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
- WEIGHTS: 6wt. thru 9wt.
- ACTION: Fast
- SECTIONS: 4
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GUIDES: TiCH finished stripper guide
with nanoplasma ring. Chrome snake guides - REEL SEAT: Anodized aluminum, downlocking
- STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with logo rod sock
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| LINE | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE / BLANK PRICE | SKAGIT LINE | SCANDI LINE | MID BELLY LINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6wt. | 11' | TWO-HANDED | $925 / $463 | 420 - 450 | 330 - 390 | N/A |
| 6wt. | 11'6" | TWO-HANDED | $925 / $463 | 480 - 510 | 360 - 420 | N/A |
| 6wt. | 12'6" | TWO-HANDED | $945 / $473 | 450 - 510 | 360 - 420 | 6/7 |
| 7wt. | 12'9" | TWO-HANDED | $945 / $473 | 510 - 570 | 420 - 480 | 7/8 |
| 7wt. | 13'3" | TWO-HANDED | $945 / $473 | 510 - 570 | 420 - 480 | 7/8 |
| 8wt. | 13'6" | TWO-HANDED | $945 / $473 | 570 - 630 | 480 - 540 | 7/8 |
| 8wt. | 14' | TWO-HANDED | $995 / $498 | 570 - 630 | 480 - 540 | 8/9 |
| 9wt. | 15' | TWO-HANDED | $995 / $498 | 630 - 720 | 540 - 600 | 9/10 |
▪Skagit and Scandi recommendations are based on Grain Weights. Mid Belly Line recommendations are based on Line 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.
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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
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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 | $850 / $425 |
| 3wt. | 6’6″ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 3wt. | 7′ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 3wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 4wt. | 5’9″ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 4wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 4wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $850 / $425 |
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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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