For light line lovers, Winston Rods has just announced a new family of rods that might be appealing.
From Winston:
THE NEW WINSTON PURE LIGHT LINE SERIES
Pure Feel. Pure Presentation. Pure Fun.
Presenting the new Winston PURE light line series. For those who prefer to fish with a light touch.
These moderate action rods feature a quick recovery that allows for open loops for fine dry fly presentation along with the ability to generate faster line speed for different conditions. The slim profile provides a better connection to the rod while the proprietary design puts presentation and tippet protection as the first priority.
WEIGHTS: 2 thru 5wt.
ACTION: Medium
SECTIONS: 4
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
RETAIL PRICE: $850
HIGHLIGHTS
- 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