New Rods From Winston

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One of the best known names in fly rods makes some interesting moves in 2015. Winston is known for smooth powerful action and made-in-America quality. Neither of those things has changed but the the new Nexus and Micro Spey rod are both departures of a...

Johnny’s IFTD Rundown: Fly Fishing Gear You’ll Love

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I JUST GOT HOME FROM IFTD AND I’LL TELL YOU ONE THING, FLY FISHERMEN ARE GOING TO HAVE SOME PRETTY SWEET STUFF TO TRY OUT NEXT YEAR. HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT I SAW AND WHAT I LIKED. Fly Lines There were a ton of...

Fly Fishing Gear Trends For 2015

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WE JUST GOT BACK FROM IFTD AND THERE ARE SOME PRETTY CLEAR TRENDS FOR THE COMING YEAR. The IFTD show is an exciting event. A great opportunity to have a look at what's coming up in fly fishing gear. This was my 10th IFTD show and...

Winston’s B3-LS 2 Weight, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

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THIS LITTLE GREEN WISP OF A ROD IS SO MUCH MORE THAN I EXPECTED. For some time I've been asking myself, "Do I really need a 2 weight?" At some point this year the question became mute. I wanted a 2 weight and that was enough....

Falling in Love Again, With My Winston

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I DON'T KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED. I HAVE NO EXCUSE, BUT SOME HOW MY WINSTON B2X 6 WEIGHT SPENT THE LAST TWO YEARS IN THE TUBE. I have a lot of fly rods and I'm always getting new ones to try out, but there is still...