Saltwater AIR 10wt:With great power comes great fish. The length slows down the cast and the rod bends deep into the butt, with kinetic feel from tip to cork. Contemporary Sage innovation has led to the creation of the Sage Igniter, the Sage X, and other award-winning rod series' from Sage. IG: @perfectloopproductions. Like a concert piano, this is another expertly tuned rod in the Air 2 series. 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. Connect with him on Instagram/Twitter, @Spencer_Durrant. More accurate, lighter, and surprisingly, it threw line with more backbone than I expected. Now is the time. Sage fly rods are often fast-action high-performance rods that are powerful, strong, and durable on the water. 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. And that kind of power is rarely blended with the delicacy and presentation accuracy of this rod. If youre a fan of our older IM6 and WT models, the 5 weight PURE will provide the classic Winston feel in a taper that adds more accuracy and line control. The Air 2 are freshwater fly rods, rather than fresh/salt crossovers. 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. That would be a good comparison though and throw in Scott Centric and Douglas SKY-G. No review of a new Winston would be complete without mentioning how it handles light tippets. The top half of the rod throws tight loops with high line speed at 20-40 feet, unusual for a power-oriented 6-weight. It was the sort of fishing that demanded good casting and attention to detail, but rewarded both handsomely. Fly fishing equipment reviews, practical advice, factory tours, interviews and instruction. What Id hoped would get the fish moving wasnt showing up yet, and based on the weather and time of day, I doubted it would. This is one of those rods that feels faster the more line you aerialize. A Winston bamboo fly rod continues to set the standard for hand-crafted fly rod perfection. A recent conversation with rod designer Jeff Evans illuminated Winstons patient approach and pure (no pun intended) motives. Mike played the fish quickly into the net, popped the hook free, then held the fish up briefly so the rest of us could see. 221 W. Colorado Ave PO Box 685 Telluride, CO 81435. On the water, the Air 2 9 6-weight is equally well suited to nymphing, dry fly fishing and streamers. 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. We are not a blog or a review site. info@montroseanglers.com Their rods are the product of over 85 years of die-hard anglers and fly rod innovation. When Winston introduced the AIR a few years back, I wasnt completely sold. With amazing lifting strength in the butt section, anglers can pull hard on these powerful fish. The 9 3-weight is one of the faster action rods in the series. 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. 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. Other than its price tag, this rod should go down in fly fishing as one of the all-time greats. It stands alone. Blending power and finesse is a difficult task but this model finds the sweet spot on every cast, every hook up. 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. It's versatile, powerful, but retains the classic Winston feel that dry fly trout anglers know and love. Montrose, CO Streamer fishing in Montana, New Zealand browns, nymphing on Upper Sacramento, stoneflies on the Yakima, wherever youre going, this rod is a grade-A option. 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. Choose the right rod with help from Telluride Angler! Sage Salt R8 fly rods: read our model-by-model review. Fish this rod with a single dry fly or light dry-dropper combo. Perennially known for elegance and touch, Winston has designed a rod that will go toe-to-toe with the most powerful fly rods in the world. The short range accuracy of this rod makes throwing stimulator patterns easy and delicacy at mid-range seamless. December 14, 2021 3:14pm. I am so pleased with this rod, that they have found a way into the room of this crowded conversation but did it with a sense of grace. This rod excels at throwing a variety of fly lines. Even so, that rod has its own, albeit slight, failings. You wont want to leave home without it. Two different lengths gives anglers of different casting styles the ability to choose the model that fits them best. Its hard to draw this up on a blackboard, but when you feel it, you know it. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. When he was only a few days old, I put a Winston rod in his hands, hoping that hell grow up to be a Winston guy like his dad. In the hands of a skilled caster, this Air 2 has high level presentation capabilities, but you cant horse it in the wind or generate much line speed with a full nymph rig. It feels terrific and offers a combination of finger tip touch with support to the heel of the casting hand for both short and long throws. Lets take a more in-depth look at why I feel that way. We cast them side-by-side and couldn't tell which rod was lighter or which rod was faster/softer. My son turns two this year, so Im still pretty new to being a dad. R.L. Winston Air 2 Fly Rods | Model-by-Model Review. Swing weight is virtually non-existent. The sage x is considered a fast rod, and the air seems to me to be a medium fast, which is what I was looking for. The next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods (3wt-6wt). Check the Winston Air 2 Fly Rod out in action with this ON-THE-WATER REVIEW on our YouTube channel. The Air 2 9 6-weight is like a horse that knows how to finish a race. As the caster advances beyond 25 feet, the loop tightens and accelerates. All those great rods, very tough group to compete with. The gang at Telluride Angler 800-831-6230 www.tellurideangler.com orders@tellurideangler.com Want to change how you receive these emails? Of course, like our shootouts and other casting commentaries, these mini-reviews are based on our casting style and preferences. When you can only bring one rodthe amazing new Boron 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. 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. Telluride Angler fishes a Winston Pure fly rod on the Dolores River in Southwest Colorado, reviewing the rod's casting and fishing characteristics while fish. When you can only bring one rodthe amazing new Boron AIR 2. This rod is responsive, easy to cast and built for those once-in-a-lifetime shots. Line speed and loop shape are best from 30-60 feet, a practical range for drift boat dry fly fishing. 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. 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. The Air 2 series also has a new high modulus graphite and boron configuration only found in these new rods. FULL REVIEW. And, were talking 5-6 weight rods, this isnt striper fishing. Combining the power of a Spey rod and the finesse of a trout rod, they add a new and exciting dimension to the sport. Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 4wt - 7'6" - 3pc. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Winston sent package after package to pro staff for testing and feedback. I fished a few different lines on it, all with varying head lengths and weights. In the past, some Winston 6-weights have lacked the bottom end to overcome challenging conditions, like high wind or the necessity to hold up a long backcast while wading deep. These reviewsYou had me at was an invitation to be eaten alive. 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. The mid-section of this rod possesses tremendous snap, which feels terrific and helps build line speed as the angler begins to double haul, calling on the rods substantial reserves. I cant find any info on just how light the AIR 2 is, but its noticeably lighter in-hand than the B3x. This is a really well crafted fly rod with specific purpose: line control for presenting smaller flies. Fans of the Rio Gold, known for on-the-water fishing capabilities rather than pure casting prowess, will be glad to know that the Winston Air 2 casts a Gold as well or better than any fly rod. The AIR 2 mended everything like an absolute dream. Well, I guess they finally got the memo, I said. Stillwater fisheries can provide opportunities to catch some of the largest trout in the world. The mid and butt sections are super springy, making it a joy to cast and exceptional in all those on-the-water techniques that contribute to a prodigious day on the water. 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. We need powerful rods that can zip out shooting heads and weighted flies with ease, repeatedly, but still retain a light and sensitive feeling in the hand. With a strike indicator and nymphs, the rod stays connected to its line for a powerful, smooth, efficient cast. New for 2021 the R.L. Ferris Bueller . We fish Centrics, Asquiths and X rods on the Gunnison, Animas and Colorado. I stood in a halfhearted drizzle with my back to a wall of willows while I surveyed the river. Sign Up For the Latest News, Sales And Deals, 2023 Trouts Fly Fishing. 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 light rods in this series are superb with a long leader and dry fly; the 6-weight delivers effortless power and casts with electric line speed; the #5 is among the finest all-purpose trout rods we have ever fished. 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. 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. Its truly a do-it-all fly rod. The Air 2 9 5-weight is a dark horse entering the arena with the Scott Centric, Sage X and Loomis Asquith. Our classic Tailwater Hat is back with new colors: Moss and Navy. Over the winter I had the opportunity to fish the new 96 5-weight Air 2 on my homewaters of Puget Sound. These are special fly rods, not mere tools. I havent seen any bugs yet.. 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. Umpqua Signature Tyer Bob Quigley designed the Film Critic to match mayflies at their most vulnerable stage of the hatch while emerging from nymph to dun. ALPHA+ 6wt.200-240 grain lines: This rod was designed for meat eating trout and bass: think mice patterns in Kamchatka, full sink tips and double articulated bugs on the Yellowstone, fast pocket water in Patagonia, and poppers and divers in the mid-west. 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. Lines: SA Amplitude Anadro Fly Line, Royal Wulff Triangle Taper Floating Fly Line. Boron Super 10 rods have been specifically designed for fishing applications that require more reach, perfect presentations and better long-rod balance. Then, cutting through the pitter-patter silence of a rainy day on a small piece of water, we heard the unmistakable sound of fly line going tight. Hi guys,Thanks for youre excellent review on the Air 2 line.I really enjoyed reading it.I fish Winstons and looking to get the Air 2 5wt.I need a five to bridge the gap.I have a older dl 4 and the Alphas 6 and 8 and really should get a five its needed.Just curious what you think bout the Airflo superflo universal taper on that rod.Really digging the Airflo lines lately as Rio has been falling apart on me and not holding up past that six month mark dissapointing but things change sometimes.Like to stick with Airflo just wanted youre thoughts about this.Looking forward to hearing from you and thanks for the help. With any fly line, this model is more touch-oriented but less powerful than the Air 2 9 5-weight. Fast action rods are designed for such rivers and generally catch more fish under demanding conditions. The AIR 2 handles small flies with the delicacy youd expect from a Winston. Its the new Winston. The company is now using S-2000 graphite, which is higher-modulus than previous graphite blends. Featuring the time-tested Bauer signature drag package and revolutionary 5-axis design, there is none other like it. Its light in hand and at all casting distances, the mark of a rod that swings in perfect harmony with its fly line, efficient, crisp and resilient. Your email address will not be published. Big mends and high sticking are cake. Shop by species to find the right gear for your best saltwater fishing trip yet. The new Air 2 is perfectly designed to deliver both ends of the spectrum with the ability to do it all. CAREERS It should be a contender to make it in everyones quiver, but only your specific casting style and preferences will dictate if that happens. As we step up to the 8' 6" 4wt, Winston has built more power into the rod which makes this a really dynamic trout rod that's capable of presenting flies to a variety of fish in a multitude of scenarios. 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