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 II Fly Rod
$ 1,195.00
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 Pure 2 Fly Rod
$ 995.00
Presentation. Perfected.
The new PURE 2 series of fly rods (8 models in 2-weight through 5-weight) are made to excel in the world’s legendary dry fly fisheries and in the most challenging technical trout applications. Utilizing new NanoParticle materials, these rods are smooth, delicate and lively. In a broad range of dry-fly situations, from large tailwaters, technical spring creeks, and small streams, these new light-line presentation rods flex evenly, recover quickly, and maintain an incredibly smooth and balanced ‘Winston Feel.’
WINSTON PURE 2
SPECS
4-PIECE
| 2wt, 7'3", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 3wt, 6'9", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 3wt, 7'9", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 4wt, 7'9", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 4wt, 8'3", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 4wt, 9', 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 5wt, 8'3", 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
| 5wt, 9', 4pc, Burled Wood / Uplocking Nickel Silver / Cigar | $995.00 |
SPECIFICATIONS
ACTION: Medium.
MATERIAL: NEW NanoParticle Double-bonded graphite technology.
GRIP: Flor grad 6.5” Cigar Grip.
REEL SEAT: Box Elder with Nickel Silver Uplocking Hardware.
GUIDES: Chrome Nanolite stripper guide and chrome plated, light wire snakes.
SECTIONS: 4.
STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA
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DESIGNED FOR TROUT COUNTRY
MODEL BY MODEL BREAKDOWN
7’3” 2 weight PURE 2
When fishing small trout on tiny water, this 2 weight is the perfect choice. Delicate for trout that spook at your shadow, but just plain fun to fish, especially when a 10” brookie bends the rod to the cork.
6’9” 3 weight PURE 2
Made for those maniacs that head into the small, wooded streams of the Appalachians or willow choked creeks out West, this 3 weight is compact for the tightest of water, capable of flicks, bow and arrow, and other casts when a back-cast is tough.
7’9” 3 weight PURE 2
If you can own only one small creek rod, the 7’9” 3 weight is it. Incredibly supple with added control for slightly longer casts, you’ll want to pull out this rod for your perfect, happy days on smaller water.
7’9” 4 weight PURE 2
When accuracy is critical and delicacy is mandatory, the 7’9” 4 weight has incredible touch and feel, allowing anglers more versatility when more power is required.
8’3” 4 weight PURE 2
If you can own only one spring creek rod, the PURE 2 8’3” 4 weight is the one. Incredibly delicate with superb control, this incredible rod will become a classic. With unmatched feel, this rod will load at your shoelaces and manage longer drifts with
ease.
9’ 4 weight PURE 2
The most versatile technical tailwater rod in the group, the 9’ 4 weight is ready to turn over long leaders to snobby tailwaterfish. It has backbone for double dries and light droppers, but truly showcases the classic Winston action for longer presentations.
8’3” 5 weight PURE 2
An incredible choice for smaller tailwater and freestone rivers. For us, the Beaverhead River has heavy flows, and short casts that tuck caddis and sallies under willows and faster pockets bring success. This rod is ready for those quick shots and pinpoint accuracy in tighter situations.
9’ 5 weight PURE 2
The 9’ 5 weight is the ideal big-water rod in the entire line-up. With a slower action compared to our AIR 2, this 5 weight is up for longer casts, bigger flies, and amazing control in a medium-fast action format. If you’re looking for a versatile 5 weight,but prefer a paced, smooth action, this rod will cover multiple, big tailwater fishing applications.
NEW NANO PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
The PURE 2 uses our new versatile double-bonded NanoParticle graphite technology. This incredible material Enhances both performance and presentation yet creates an unbelievably stable rod blank with exceptional feel.
Ultimately, NanoParticle technology enhances the classic Winston action and improves lightness, durability, and strength, while easily loading at typical trout fishing distances. We’re excited to introduce this incredible technology to help anglers achieve perfect performance and more enjoyment on the water.
- NanoParticle Technology forms a “double-bond” to the resin and graphite to increase stress distribution by up to 30%, creating the world’s most consistent actions and intuitive casting rods.
- NanoParticles increase a rod’s strength by 24%as compared to standard resin, increasing fishfighting power.
- Creates thinner blank walls to transmit more feel.
- Incredible hoop strength for more stability for improved loop control and pin-point accuracy.
- NanoParticle Technology has a lower resin content, yielding lighter blanks allowing for more connection on long and short casts.
- Provides more liveliness to a rod’s action, allowing for feel up close and reserve power when needed.
Winston Pure Fly Rod - On Sale
Sold Out $ 975.00
DISCONTINUED WINSTON PURE
20 PERCENT DISCOUNT
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 | $895 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 6’6″ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 3wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $895 / $438 |
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $895 / $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
