Made with second-generation boron/graphite composite, Boron IIx rods have redefined the fast-action category. A common flaw in most fast-action designs is a lack of casting range; the rods are often hard to load at short distances and even at longer range can be clumsy due to overly stiff butt sections. The Boron IIx series has changed everything. These are responsive, powerful, highly accurate fly rods that perform across a wide casting range; they load easily for gentle presentations up close, yet can also make very long, pinpoint casts of 100 feet. To date, across the board, Boron IIx rods are the lightest in the industry. This makes for very pleasant, all-day casting, even with the 10 and 12-weights. We urge you to cast a Boron IIx rod today. You will be amazed.

These rods are Designed to meet the special requirements of steelhead and salmon anglers.  Namely, covering lots of water, making precise mends and casting considerable distances.  Boron IIx spey rods were created with the assistance of Winston's technical advisor Andre Scholz, one of the leading spey casters in the world.  Made with second-generation boron/graphite composite, these incredibly lightweight spey rods offer extraordinary power, responsiveness and accuracy, and are a pleasure to cast all day.

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This year, we are pleased to introduce the Winston Vapor series, which offers true high performance for under $300. Designed with more experienced anglers in mind than our Ascent series, these 4-piece, fast-action rods are lightweight, very responsive and have a wide casting range that will allow you to make delicate presentations up close or, when the need arises, go for some real distance. Winston Vapor rods have a beautiful metallic olive green finish and a matching olive green aluminum rod tube and rod bag. Weights 3 thru 6 have a Nickel plated Brass uplock reel seat with Kingwood insert; 7 thru 10-weight rods have a Nickel Silver Anodized Aluminum uplock reel seat with fighting butt. Designed in Twin Bridges, Montana, Winston Vapor Rods come with an Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.

Our Two-Handed (spey) rods are designed to meet the special requirements of steelhead and salmon anglers. Namely, covering lots of water, making precise mends and casting considerable distances. This year, working closely with our technical advisor Andre Scholz, who is one of the leading fly casters in the world, we’ve developed two additional BIIx rods, a 13' 3" 7/8-weight and a 15' 10-weight. Made with second-generation boron/graphite composite, they offer extraordinary power, responsiveness and accuracy. Extremely lightweight, you’ll find these rods to be a pleasure to cast all day. Our new, less expensive Vapor models are superb quality, two-handed rods that feature anodized aluminum reel seats and a metallic olive green finish. An excellent, affordable way to begin spey casting or add to your collection.

We have designed our new Ascent series to be the ideal way for entry level or intermediate anglers to become part of the Winston family. While these are the least expensive fly rods we sell, they offer exceptional quality and performance for the price. Thanks to a smooth, very fast action, all five are easy to cast and a delight to fish with; whether you’re going after trout or bonefish, smallmouth bass or steelhead, there’s an Ascent to meet your needs. Designed in Twin Bridges, Montana, these four-piece rods have a beautiful champagne/russet metallic finish and quality reel seat components. Like all Winstons, Ascent rods have an Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.