Historically, Winston has not been well known for their saltwater specific rods like they are world famous for in their other line of rods. They have completely hit a home run with their Air Salt rods. Available in 7 through 12 weight options, they have you covered for most saltwater applications. The Air Salt is an easy casting rod, with plenty of backbone that loads nicely and casts exceptionally well, with a quick recovery, increasing your line speed and distance.
I spent a fair amount of time casting these with our Winston rep, Eric Neufeld, and I was seriously impressed. I will be honest with you. I tried to push the rod (on purpose) a bit when casting for long distances and Eric said, John back off a bit and let the rod do the work. As I backed off and the rod took over, Eric said to me…John, look down at the reel, and when I looked down at the reel, the entire fly line was out of the reel and near the tip of the rod. I say this to reinforce that the rod is an easy casting rod, I cast nearly 100’ of line with very little effort. I was impressed.
I told him at the time that if I were in the market for a new saltwater specific rod, this would be the rod I would purchase. Cosmetically beautiful, with the Winston green blank and the attractive components they are famous for and the stunningly beautiful handwritten information on the rods, which screams attention to detail at least in my eyes, these rods are worth a look.
Features
Advanced carbon fiber combined with our SuperSilica lightweight resin system to improve toughness and durability
A new light and fast big game rod series with extra power cast after cast, without fatigue
Quick recovery with Winston Progressive Action
New stealth matte Winston Green finish for flats stalking
Smaller guides hold the line closer to the rod shaft to give better control through the cast and presentation.
Boron III technology for increased fighting/lifting power and added energy
Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, MT
WEIGHTS: 7 thru 12wt.
ACTION: Fast
SECTIONS: 4
GUIDES: Hard chrome titanium colored snake guides with nanolite stripping guides
REEL SEAT: Charcoal Gray uplocking, anodized aluminum with double locking rings and 1.5" fighting butt.
Engraved with the company signature logo.
STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with embroidered logo rod sock
If you are in the market for a saltwater rod and you like a rod with a bit more feel, but need it to perform like a saltwater specific rod should, take a look at the Winston Air Salt series of rods.
GFS Team
JG
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