Rl Winston Fly Rods Reviews

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Winston boron iiix fly rod i don t really care for fast action rods even though i understand that they do serve a purpose. My overall impression of the nimbus as well as winston s previous two all graphite offerings is that it is the leaner and meaner cousin of the well tempered boron family of rods. Lamson litespeed fly reel. Discover the 2020 winston catalog.

The nimbus has a classic looking reel seat similar but a little less pretty than other winston rods. Winston kairos fly rod review. In my neck of the woods the mayflies and caddis are out in huge numbers and i haven t thrown anything smaller than a 14 in a while. I first cast it with a rio creek wf3f line assuming that it would fold under the line s heavy head.

Again nothing wrong with the nimbus at 40 but other rods just tracked and cast a smidge better. Winston rods are generally my go to for dry flies and the boron iiix has worked its way to the front of my quiver when i need a do it all 9 5wt but the xp is a very close second. Winston is in the game for the long haul and you could not be disappointed in any winston fly rod from the lightest 3 wt to a hefty saltwater stick they are superb fly rods. Scientific anglers mastery mpx fly line.

For starters it s notably lighter than the boron iiix. Again a good rod at 60 just not great. I and most everyone else who likes fishing winston rods enjoy fishing small flies on light tippet. Let s get straight to it.

Over the years i ve gone out on a limb on only very few occasions stating that a particular fly rod leaves little to nothing to be desired. You can depend on redington 24 7 just like we do. The winston nimbus was pleasant to cast not too heavy and managed to maintain good power control and accuracy at all distances. Performance at 60 feet.

The 9 5 weight winston launched two new rods this year the kairos and the nimbus and both entered the market well softly. Moving up the rod we see typical winston style. The reel seat is complemented by a high quality wood insert. Redington this is a brand of highly respected fly rods that have earned a reputation for modest price great action superb warranty and versatility.

The nimbus sports a progressive fast action. The balance and swing of the pure 7 3 weight are lovely. The rod boasts a fairly amped lower half and has a deceptively low swing weight. Winston nimbus 9 5wt fly rod.

The winston boron iiix is one of those rods. Felt good at mid distances too. The air stands out from that pack impressively so. Fourteen full color pages filled with limitless ways to up your game in fly fishing.