Craftsmanship, craftsmanship, craftsmanship....
Winston has built one of fly fishing's best reputations through
an unmatched attention to detail. R.L Winston is one of the oldest fly
rod manufacturers in the world, and for good reason.
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Winston BIIX Fly Rods have a broad casting range and feature a stronger butt section
for lifting more line off the water. They are highly responsive
and very powerful, yet lightweight with great feel and liveliness.
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Though SX stands for "super" fast-action, the unprecedented power and
strength of these rods does not come at the expense of smoothness and
feel. Winner of the 2012 IFTD Best in Show award for saltwater fly rods.
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Winston BII-MX fly fishing rods are lightweight with a quick loading tip, and the strength to cast heavy sinking lines and larger flies. These fast action rods are designed
specifically for the demanding conditions of the saltwater environment.
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The Boron IIt lightweight rod series are medium-action, high line speed
dry fly rods that give you the line speed to control your fly and the power to control any
fish.
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Winston LT Rods feature a soft tip with a fast mid and butt section for hook setting
strength and backbone to throw a heavy nymph system as well. Five piece construction makes them highly portable.
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WT, short for "Winston Traditional", embodies the best that the craftsmen at Winston have to offer in a dry fly rod. The medium action is reminiscent of fiberglass and bamboo and the overall character of the WT is smooth and balanced.
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The Winston GVX series is a range of fast-action, all-graphite rods. GVX
rods utilize the same fast-action tapers as Winston high performance Boron
rods and are designed to be the finest 100% graphite rods.
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The VSL rods provide quick and easy loading with their medium fast action. They also have the added
backbone for distance casting, lightning fast line speeds, and fish
lifting power.
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These superb rods are available in a variety of lengths and
weights, fish extraordinarily well and provide exceptional power without
giving up touch and feel. The rods are a deep bronze color, and feature
ruby wraps and a nickel silver reel seat with wood insert.
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Hand craftsmanship, an incredible attention to detail, and a wonderful action
that provides superb line and loop control. These are just a few of the
qualities of a Winston bamboo fly rod.
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Founded
in 1929, the company was located on 6th street in downtown San
Francisco. Raised in the Bay Area, Winston
evolved on the waters and casting ponds that helped establish the area
as a fly fishing mecca.
Throughout the company's history they have stayed true to the idea
that there will always be a market for those who appreciate fine
craftsmanship. Soon after the company's inception their reputation as a
high quality rod company blossomed. Within only a few years their rods
were being used in tournaments throughout the United States. Winston
bamboo fly rods quickly became known as some of the finest anywhere.
Bamboo rods made in the San Francisco shop have become some of the most
sought after in the world. Although the majority of rods produced today
are graphite, they still manufacture bamboo. Only 100 bamboo rods are made by the company each year, a testament to the time put into their individual creation.
In the 1950's the company began to develop fly rods made of
fiberglass. Created by one of Winston's true innovators, Doug Merrick,
the 'glass' rods produced during that time have 
become
collectibles. Today, in an effort to enable the modern fly
fisherman to taste what once was, the company reintroduced a fiberglass
series of rods, the Winston Retro.
Winston has managed to employ their decades of experience building
rods in the company's current rod designs. Maintaining the soul that
has always been present in their rods, Winston produces some of the
industry's finest graphite rods using the industry's most advanced
materials. While at the same time maintaining the soul that has always
been present in their rods. Today, Winston offers fly rods for every
fishing application. They currently have over seven separate rod series. The Winston line can accommodate the needs and wants of every
angler. The Boron IIT represent some of the best mid flexing rods available, where as the Boron IIIX and Boron IIMX will
impress anglers seeking a tip flex rod. Regardless of the model, if its
soul your after, a Winston will deliver.