Winston Air 2 9'6 5-weight Like the 9'6 4-weight, this model is a deadly fishing tool in the appropriate arena. Item : . Elegant, sensitive and plush, it casts from short to long with the cadence of a finely tuned instrument that any angler will handle with intuition and precision. The AIR 2 bucks that trend, and its just plain fun to cast. Swing weight is virtually non-existent. Line speed and control will match or exceed any other rod in the most demanding conditions. I broke off a half-dozen flies, at least, because I set the hook before the fish had fully eaten my blue-wing. Ryan and I turned to face him, 100 yards upstream, just as the brown trout jumped, landed, then pulled off another 20 feet of line. Wed planned the trip to coincide with weather just bad enough the bugs would be out, and hopefully few, if any, other anglers. Up to about 25, it feels as if the fly rod and line are searching for each other. To make such a versatile freshwater rod series, Winston rolled out a unique, progressive SuperSilica resin system that keeps these rods lightweight, powerful, and dynamic. In spite of its fast action character, it possesses wonderful roll casting and line mending qualities along with the tippet protection you would expect from any Winston. Connect with him on Instagram/Twitter, @Spencer_Durrant. $ 1,195.00 Rod Length & Weight Clear Add to cart Description Details Introducing the brand new R.L. This resin also allows Winston to use a little less material in their blanks to reduce overall weight while increasing strength and preserving the feel of the casting stroke in a wide range of fishing scenarios. Two different lengths gives anglers of different casting styles the ability to choose the model that fits them best. Winston AIR 2. I love the way it feels and I love the way it casts. Lets take a more in-depth look at why I feel that way. These rods blend accuracy, delicacy, and fish fighting strength. I would never want another rod on rivers such as Silver Creek, the Frying Pan or the San Juan when a good hatch is in the air. Winston elegance springs from this rod with every cast. The top half of the rod throws tight loops with high line speed at 20-40 feet, unusual for a power-oriented 6-weight. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. IG: @perfectloopproductions. The moderate action is perfect for anglers who don't need a highly powerful rod but want a rod that loads quickly at short distances for those trout in brushy environments. But building a little more power into the butt/mid-section of the Air would've captured a broader audience. Shop by species to find the right gear for your best saltwater fishing trip yet. Sage fly rods are often fast-action high-performance rods that are powerful, strong, and durable on the water. In 2021, Winston introduced the flagship Air 2. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Sure enough, he stood downstream about 100 yards, his fly rod bent in half. Cast one and you will experience a wonderful slow action with delicate line and loop control. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Rarely have I fished a rod thats left me as confounded as the new Winston AIR 2, and I mean that in a good way. It's really more of a 7wt in terms of power levels and performance but would be a nice rod for smaller Steelhead/large trout. Whether you're throwing small flies at short range or need to make a longer cast on a high mountain lake, this rod's snappy action and lightweight feel exemplifies versatility. It's versatile, powerful, but retains the classic Winston feel that dry fly trout anglers know and love. This is perfect weather. Winston has set the bar for the all-purpose category of fly rods and will become one of the most important rods in the trout quiver. Remarkably, the new High Strain Rate resin is perfect for the all-purpose rod category by amplifying the energy transfer allowing an angler to make tight loops and punch through the wind with incredible velocity as well as present smaller dries to rising fish at close range in calm water. I am in the market for a 5w 9ft rod for flys and a bit of nymphing. ALPHA+7wt.240-280 grain lines: You might call them bucketmouths, keggers, and donkeys. This, like many other rods in the series, is a moderate action rod for the angler with a slower casting stroke. A brand new Winston from top to bottom. Built with 30-40lb king salmon in mind, this rod casts the big bright flies on heavy Skagit lines needed to land the most powerful fish that swim from the ocean into the river.Tip Recommendations:T12-18, 10-12, R.L. R.L. It was a rare moment of angling nirvana, where you could thoroughly lose yourself in the machinations of the natural world. PROS & DEALERS And if I may say so Best Use: This 6wt likes a true to size line and is best used as a hopper-dropper rod or a rod for larger dry flies. This rod is the perfect summer steelhead rod with dry lines, lighter tips, and poly leaders. The rod rolls gorgeous loops off the light and sweet tip as if dry flies were the only way to fish. As polished as any rod Ive cast in years, the Air 2 9 5-weight will beg its way into your quiver, whether you need a new 5-weight or not. Fish it with an SA Trout Taper. Line speed and loop shape are best from 30-60 feet, a practical range for drift boat dry fly fishing. The quintessential summer trout fishing hat. If a double haul is required for casting in the wind, tap it lightly and expect a confident response. You won't want to leave home without it. Its truly a do-it-all fly rod. Its all about loop control and progressive acceleration. While I only fished the former situation with this model, this stick would be my first choice for the South Fork of the Snake in July, where youre double hauling bushy stoneflies along the bank and fishing hatches in the riffles on the same afternoon. The hatch was too good to worry about which fish I landed and which ones went free. Dont be afraid to load a heavier taper either, for turning over bigger bugs. A short drive over the hill leads us to the Winston manufacturing facility that is sure to impress any angler on one of their daily tours. From bonefish, redfish, stripers, snook, and various other species, this rod is up to the task. From the first cast, I pictured myself fishing this rod on The South Platte, Green or San Juan with either dry flies or a long, light nymph rig. Tom grew up fishing the spring creeks of Montana for wary brown trout where the slightest mistake spooks the fish. To this day, thats still the most magnificent blue-wing hatch Ive ever witnessed. into the space occupied by Asquith, X and Centric was an invitation to be eaten alive. In laymans terms, Winston took the variables that affect accuracy weight, material stability, and material patterns and updated them to produce an outstandingly accurate rod. The only difference was these fish werent hitting just anything. For all-around summer steelhead, the classic 126 adds versatility to both Skagit and dry line applications. Copyright 2023 Telluride Angler 221 W. Colorado Ave PO Box 685 Telluride, CO 81435 1 (970) 728-3895 All rights reserved.Privacy PolicyWebsite by WEBDOGS. Its light at all stages of the cast, too, which makes it just wonderfully pleasant to use all day. These rods are built for the fish with Giant, King, or Monster in the name. For floaters, Id match it with an SA Trout taper or Infinity taper all day long. Check the Winston Air 2 Fly Rod out in action with this ON-THE-WATER REVIEW on our YouTube channel. The 9 4wt Air 2 features a fast action with a light tip capable of presenting delicate dries with long, light leaders. If youre a streamer junkie and searching for you next big bug stick, look no further than the ALPHA+ 6/7. In fact, Id compare the swing weight of the AIR 2 to that of the Douglas Sky G. Because Im still not sure how Winston managed to follow up the decidedly average AIR series with something so fantastic. The Air 2 is available in line weights 3 to 6. Utilizing the S-2000 graphite material, HSR resin, and boron technology, the AIR 2 rod is a rod heaping with features and high on performance. Like the 5-weight, the Air 2 9 6-weight will fish a wide variety of fly lines, from an SA Infinity Taper to a Rio Technical Trout, Gold or Big Nasty. That would be a good comparison though and throw in Scott Centric and Douglas SKY-G. For general purposes, my favorite line on the Air 2 9 6-weight is the SA Amplitude Infinity WF6F. 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. Fish it with an SA Trout Taper. Evans is a western trout fisherman who lives on the great rivers of SW Montana and is connected to fly fishing at a cellular level. The 5wt is probably our favorite rod in the series. Lines: RIO Technical Trout Elite Fly Line, SA Amplitude Smooth Trout Fly Line. Its hard to make a bad cast with this rod. Website Design & Development by unleaded.digital. 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. I dont know how many fish I caught that day I never started counting. The action is fast, but still within line class. 100% of our funding comes from your gear purchases, so if this blog post helps you on your next fly fishing adventure, please support us by buying your gear from us. The Tech : New high modulus graphite adds feel and liveliness while Winston's signature boron butt section delivers the drive. On the water, the Air 2 9 6-weight is equally well suited to nymphing, dry fly fishing and streamers. I think thats why I enjoyed that blue-wing hatch more than any other stellar dry fly hatch Ive fished. Use this smooth and powerful 10 weight for quick shots on Roosterfish, Sharks, blitzing GTs, and more delicate presentations to tarpon. The rod holds back tremendous reserve power which unleashes naturally when more line is aerialized. My guarded expectations were blown away by this model. It has a sensitive tip for precision angling but plenty of spine for lifting a long line or dragging a sink tip to the surface. The new Air 2 is perfectly designed to deliver both . The Air 2 series also has a new high modulus graphite and boron configuration only found in these new rods. When I hooked a fish on those tiny flies, my 7x tippet wasnt under undue strain. Versatile, powerful, precise and a true joy to fish! From the Delaware and Silver Creek to the Frying Pan and Green, this Winston will rise. While it is the middle of January, we threw a bit of everything with the Air 2 and it handled it all with the grace and power you expect out of a Winston. We fish Centrics, Asquiths and X rods on the Gunnison, Animas and Colorado. No longer to be compared to other high-end rods. Ryan McCullough stood next to me and we watched his son Josh and my buddy Mike Kingsbury throw fruitless cast after fruitless cast. Montrose, CO Winston partly credits new materials, including something they call S-2000 graphite, a new boron configuration and HSR custom resin. We suspect its just better rod design. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in-the-know about special closeout offers, giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals! R.L. Other than its price tag, this rod should go down in fly fishing as one of the all-time greats. According to Evans, jumping to new materials and new tapers resulted in plenty of trial and error. Many times, poor casting habits are born of line and guide friction that makes the caster try to overpower the casting stroke to compensate, which can cause tailing loops and other casting errors. All Rights Reserved Design by unleaded.digital. A river full of fish, eager to eat, hitting the surface with something close to reckless abandon. So far, we were the only things fish or people caught in the rain. 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. A brand new Winston from top to bottom. From the ultra-short 66 version, to the extra reach of the 10, this wide variety of 3 weights will accommodate any small stream or extremely delicate presentation that an angler requires. What a magic combination. This rod excels at throwing a variety of fly lines. Winston Tom Morgan Favorite Fly Rod 4WT 8' 2PC, 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. Best Use: This is a dry fly trout rod (not the best for nymphing) for anglers with a slower casting stroke. Here at the Madison River Fishing Company, we are proud to represent our neighbors. Sign up for our Newsletter, a monthly dose of new ideas and exclusive deals on great gear, sent directly to your inbox. 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. The 8' 4wt didn't really fit into the series as well as the other rods we cast and we felt it was pretty similar to the Pure. 81401 The next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods (3wt-6wt). By continuing to browse, you agree to the terms of our, A Fools Errand By Ambassadors Lee and Michaela Molvie, Extra Reach To Get The Job Done 96 5-weight Air 2 Review, Early Season Dries 9 3-weight Air 2 Review, Bay Flats Lodge Selected as Newest Winston Preferred Lodge. Capable of shooting huge casts on the biggest rivers, for big anadromous fish.Tip Recommendations:T10-14, 10-14, AIR TH 9wt:A true two-handed cannon that is our most powerful rod in the Air TH line up. Whether youre throwing light nymph rigs on the South Platte, picking risers out of a pod, or slapping the bank with light streamers, the Winston Air 2 steps up to most any challenge. Winston 3wt: An entire selection of fun rods meant for small stream fishing. Howler Monkeys call from the canopy. Best Use: Use this rod for dry flies and small trout at short/middle distances. No rod in the series rewards this effort more than the 6-weight, a remarkable stick in every regard. It has a lively response to a gentle double haul but doesnt require a haul to tap power in the butt section. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 5wt - 8'6" - 3pc. I first cast it with an SA Infinity Taper, which is a half line weight heavy with a long head. But still a true Winston >> Shop Winston Air 2 rods Fish on! Winston showed great discipline is designing this model, prototyping and field testing relentlessly until they had a rod with the power and command to meet all the demands of a cutting edge 6-weight but also the lightness and feedback to belong in the Air 2 Series. In 2021, Winston introduced the flagship Air 2. Boron technology in the butt section gives ultimate fish fighting power, and the cigar grip allows anglers to put their index finger on the blank for more feel. Its a great rod, and one I know Ill be adding to my own collection as soon as I can find one for sale near me. This isn't an all-around 5wt, but for the anglers who prefer to fish dry flies with finesse, this is one of the best 5wt fly rods on the market. Maybe we shouldve waited a few weeks for the skwalas, I muttered. The Rio Technical Trout strikes a reasonable compromise, but I like the rod best with long headed lines. Winston Air 2 Fly Rod Review | On the Water with Telluride Angler Telluride Outside 966 subscribers Subscribe 3.2K views 1 year ago COLORADO Telluride Angler's John Duncan field. Finally, the 133 is the perfect winter steelhead rod, that can get smaller flies in the strike zone.Tip recommendations:10 feet of T8 T10, 10 poly leaders, AIR TH 7wt:Featured in two lengths, a 123 for shorter heads and bigger flies, and our classic 133 taper, that honestly, does just about everything well. The rods shooting guides allow for slick, smooth mends. While casting this rod in a field isn't really the best test (it's a nymphing rod after all), during our casting session we felt that it was heavy and less powerful than Winston designed it to be. While it's more of a medium / medium-fast action rod, it's a totally different rod than the 8' 4wt and we thought it added a valuable dimension to the rod series as a whole. info@montroseanglers.com Our classic Tailwater Hat is back with new colors: Moss and Navy. 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. The slightest bad drift, or one too many false casts, put them down. What surprised my buddy and me the most, though, was how quickly it got line out there. For those who prefer to fish with a light touch. FULL REVIEW. Winston Air 2 fly rods are a gigantic leap. New arrivals: Nautilus NVG and Abel reels in custom customs. Saltwater AIR 7wt:Our 9 7 weight Saltwater Air has become the perfect all-round bonefish rod. With some of the finest quality finish and components ever put on a fly rod and the trademark Winston green, the Air 2 has the classic appearance of a Winston with the performance of a top tier modern fly rod that can handle it all. The medium-fast action of the Air provides the angler with plenty of feedback and feel at shorter distances and is ideal for dry fly fishing. The perfect rod for dry fly fishing and light nymphing. Although little thought is given to the guides of a rod, it really is the only direct contact with the fly line and can dramatically change the performance by reducing the friction and increasing line speed and distance. The Air 2 9 6-weight is like a horse that knows how to finish a race. The Winston Saltwater AIR lightweight saltwater rods with Winston Boron III technology that are easy to cast. The new Winston Air 2 fly rod is the obvious choice for those of you that want the most versatility out of your trout gear. The company is now using S-2000 graphite, which is higher-modulus than previous graphite blends. The B3x rods are what I consider to be Winstons best production rods ever. New for 2021 the R.L. Especially for the anglers with a slower casting stroke, this rod is one of the best in the series. The fish of 10,000 casts never comes easy. The rod is capable of blazing line speed, but still allows its master to manipulate its capabilities on the water. and "When should I use this rod?" If youre a modern day Beowulf, consider this fly rod your monster-slaying Hilt. Fear not what awaits in the abyss, just cast, strip, and hold on. Im a fan of longer rods for big rivers and this rod is perfectly at home on rivers like the Deschutes, wading thigh deep on slick rocks, trying to sling a stonefly around an upstream bush. Elegant, sensitive and plush, it casts from short to long with the cadence of a finely tuned instrument that any angler will handle with intuition and precision. So, if youre fighting big fish on lighter line, or hook an absolute hog on 5x, dont worry. Sage Salt R8 fly rods: read our model-by-model review. WARRANTY / REPAIRS At the longer distances, this rod combines the classic Winston dry fly feel with the forgiveness of nanotech in the blank for a simply superb dry fly specific rod. {"pos":"top","cat":"gear","type":"article_children_page","format":"default"}. 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. Like a concert piano, this is another expertly tuned rod in the Air 2 series. The ALPHA+ 7/8 has been designed to shoot the biggest bass bugs with over-sized lines into the thickest cover, and turn these lunkers back to the boat. Saltwater AIR 10wt:With great power comes great fish. The Winston Air 2 is in a class by itself. The Air 2 is now one of the few modern fast action trout rods without a Wells grip. These rods will cast these big rigs further with minimal false casts and effort.Built like none other. This is a rod that can be used for light nymphing, larger dry flies, and technical small dry fly work. This is one of our favorite 5wt rods at the short trout distance of 30-feet. MERCH & GEAR Of course, like our shootouts and other casting commentaries, these mini-reviews are based on our casting style and preferences. Almost as soon as Mike let his fish go, Josh let out a yell. It will handle slightly heavier lines, such as the Rio Technical Trout or Gold, but why not split hairs and bring out the very best? This is not your average 5-weight trout rod, folks. The new Winston Air 2 fly rod is the obvious choice for those of you that want the most versatility out of your trout gear. The hatch finally petered out around 4 p.m., almost five hours after it began. The four of us fished without a break, pausing only to tie on new flies, tippet, or to grab the rapidly-depleted bottle of floatant from whoever remembered to bring it. 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This shorter 3wt is a great rod for small streams and backpacking in the backcountry. No double haul is required to cast 70 feet or more. Fly fishing equipment reviews, practical advice, factory tours, interviews and instruction. Asked what fuels his perfectionism, Evans says, I want anglers to say, I plan my fishing days around this rod., He wants anglers to anticipate that first day of fishing in spring with their favorite Winston in hand. It reminded me of the picture so many folks I know try to paint of a stonefly hatch. Winston packed a bunch of new features into the AIR 2 that address accuracy. By decreasing the diameter of the guides and then making them ultra slick, the Winston Air 2 effortlessly shoots line to maximize the velocity and distance for all casting abilities. If a double haul is required for casting in the wind, tap it lightly and expect a confident response. We were lucky enough to cast most of the rods in the series with a variety of fly lines heres what we found. Required fields are marked *. Having this kind of recovery rate while maintaining flexibility accommodates for different speeds of a casting stroke, which adds to the incredible versatility of the WinstonAir 2 series. My favorite line on this rod is a Rio Gold, which hops from the tip and makes the rod feel extra light and crisp throughout the delivery. Meant for happy-go-lucky streams, this rod perfectly casts microscopic dry flies on the lightest tippet, and bends to the butt section with the weight of a 7 brook trout. Please call, write or stop by one of the shops if you have any questions or if you would like to cast one for yourself. In addition to the dialed grain windows, AIR TH models utilize smaller diameter grips to give anglers more feel and intuition during the cast. Over the winter I had the opportunity to fish the new 96 5-weight Air 2 on my homewaters of Puget Sound. and "What line works best on this rod?". Mayflies tend to fly with a nonchalance thats undoubtedly part of why trout love them so much. We love the new modified half Wells grip. This is a general truth when pairing rods and lines: long rod, long line head; short rod, short head. Featuring the time-tested Bauer signature drag package and revolutionary 5-axis design, there is none other like it. The 8 #4 doesnt feel stiff, but fishes in a tremendous range. The rod casts a surprising array of fly lines quite well, from the SA Infinity Taper to the Airflo Universal and Rio Gold. The Custom HSR (High Strain Rate) resin provides an even faster recovery rate that adds a modern feel, is more durable, and provides greater part strength and less weight. Beyond 25 feet, its a dream. But our ALPHA+ 9/10 has been designed for power, big bug turnover, and foot-long flies, while having the sensitivity for mandatory figure 8s and at-the-boat eats. Mayfly emergers are often stuck in the film for quite some time making them easy pray for hungry trout. Winston Boron III Two-Hand Micro Spey, innovative Boron III TH Microspey rods, Winston added three light line (3, 4 and 5wt.) Best Use: This is a small stream trout rod for light nymphing, dry flies, and small streamers in tight quarters. This rod will handle it. What Ive learned over the years is that a majority of large trout find a bulk of their diet near drop lines, vegetation, or rocky shorelines. The gang at Telluride Angler 800-831-6230 www.tellurideangler.com orders@tellurideangler.com Want to change how you receive these emails? The next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods (3wt-6wt). And nothings happening.. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I could own this rod and never want another 4-weight. Part of fly fishings allure is the idea that youre waging some sort of passive fight against nature; that we only sometimes win is what keeps us coming back. When you daydream of delicate presentation trout fishing, where does your mind wander off to? Whether anglers prefer sustained anchor, touch and go, traditional, or mid belly techniques, Winston AIR TH rods support infinite casting styles, and offer unrivaled feel and performance across any two-hand casting application. All those great rods, very tough group to compete with. FLY RODS Winston Boron III Two-Hand Micro Spey. While some fast action rods fling the line and fly, this one loads and explodes with truly optimized mechanics. These reviewsYou had me at was an invitation to be eaten alive. Introducing the brand new R.L. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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