Just became an empty nester. Dropped my youngest off at his dorm last Sunday. Very soon will I be able to fish with the rods I want and Winston is on my list. Great video!!!
@GoblueJohn2 жыл бұрын
Just bought an Air 2 6 wt few months back and I think I cried casting it my first time. It’s like unlike anything I’ve ever casted. I’m forever Winston from here on out. It’s the way a fly rod should feel. Now I understand when people say that Winston rods have a soul to them.
@straithill59652 жыл бұрын
Winston- the reason that someone said that anyone who thinks money can't buy happiness never bought himself a really nice fly rod! Love'm- history, tradition, quality, and commitment.
@stevebrowne77092 жыл бұрын
I have been fly fishing for over sixty years and purchased my first Winston fly rod in the early 1970's - an 8 1/2 foot 7-weight IM6 (graphite model). I still fish that rod today and own three other Winstons as well. IMO, Winston makes the very best fly rods available bar none! I have owned and fished rods by Sage, Loomis, Orvis, Scott, T & T, Hardy, Powell, Leonard, and a few other lesser brands and none are better than Winston. You may have heard Winston owners talk about "the Winston feel." The rods are a pleasure to cast and each can handle a wide variety of fishing conditions and fish sizes. The rods are powerful yet smooth in presentation, they are durable in construction yet very fine in their smallest details, and they have great strength in fighting power yet they can finesse with delicacy when needed. Years ago I took my 7 weight Winston to Alaska to flyfish for 12-15 lb silver salmon that were very aggressive. A number of other fishermen and a few of the guides in our party actually laughed when I showed up with this "long skinny rod" to do battle with salmon. Yes, there ended up being a number of broken rods in our party but not my Winston. It out-fished every heavy rod in the party and many of the fishermen commented on the fact that my little fly rod seemed "invincible." Just one more thing. Nothing was mentioned in the video about the Winston Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. The company stands behind their product like no other that I have experienced in the fly rod industry. But here's the kicker: I have never had to call upon that guarantee with any of the four Winston fly rods that I own. I have never had a failure, a break down or a problem with any of them! When you purchase a Winston rod from an authorized dealer, register it, and care for it, you have made a lifetime investment. (I have no personal involvement with the RL Winston Company)
@jackbenson20262 жыл бұрын
Lefty Kreh introduced me to my first Winston Fly Rod at A Denver Sportsman Show years ago. I’ve been a fan ever since. This video really brought that memory back home. That green rod in my hand sometimes mesmerizes me to the point I forget I’m suppose to fish with it.
@edwardmlotkiewicz23432 жыл бұрын
I have two Winston rods, an 8'6" 4 weight and a 9' 12 weight. Best rods I 've owned in addition to the 7'9" 5 weight Orvis Superfine my wife got me for my retirement. My son cast his Sage and my 8'6" Winston and told me to get him a Winston, I did. Can't beat that Winston feel.
@joshludlow14312 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome how the rods are created, especially the calligraphy...Amazing
@johnvanderwalker48302 жыл бұрын
The finest rod I have ever fished. Good to see the care in the making of such a fine instrument.
@anhatur Жыл бұрын
I can imagine the sales manager talking to his boss: "Hey, I've got contact with these KZfaqrs who want to make a tour of the plant. I'll give them a tour at the museum, and if they seem legit, can you show them around the factory?" It's great, actually. Well done. And I may get myself one of those Pure rods one day, for the small rivers and streams that I like so much.
@vieuxacadian94552 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoups !!!!!!! Tes cannes a' mouche sont magnifique ! Bon travail ! Bonjour de Nouvelle Orleans .
@1959TheBear2 жыл бұрын
Love Winston, been on em so long, I have several I M 6 with down locking reel seats! You even put my name and " In memory of Mom and Dad" on the rods. I did come visit and Deano Pagagno, gave us the tour.
@johnshand61765 ай бұрын
Great video of a true American Icon! Just about to get a 5wt to fish the Tongariro River down under in NZ.
@oldsmugglerflyfishing2 жыл бұрын
Those guys at Winston are artisans!
@scottnock52412 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job guys!!!!! Thank you for thinking of doing that and big thanks to Winston for allowing you to show that!!! I wish we could have seen how the green stuff was put on!!! Absolutely my most favorite rods!!!!! Going to get the Air in a 3wt next!!!! Just insane perfect rods!!!!!
@x-itgamingandtech65132 жыл бұрын
We need a fly fish food road trip to all the different fly rod company's in the US!
@tysobol8 ай бұрын
I love this behind the scenes look at their operation. I've only ever been in the front of the building, but it's incredible getting the full tour
@garybon.2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Thanks for taking us along to see how the rods are made. Glad to see them made locally and in the USA.
@bentpolski2 жыл бұрын
I Love My Winston! They deserve every Penny they get for a Rod. What a remarkable process! I think You could make a Bamboo rod in less time? Yes? No? Back in the day they said a Cane Rod takes a builder about a Week. So they based the prices on a weeks Labor Plus Materials and a Profit margin.
@timtollett85135 ай бұрын
Absolute best fly rods made! Have been fishing them since the early 1970's and have somewhere between 30 and 40 of them, I think.
@benrodriguez94082 жыл бұрын
The Winston rods are beautifuly made. Ive always admired them but never could afford one. Maybe some day.
@jamesguitteau82014 ай бұрын
Just bought my second R.L. Winston fly rod an Air 2 5 wt Elder 9" going to the Fall River in Norcal in July. will try the Trinity or Hat Creek before this trip. Love the action on this rod!
@FlyFishFood4 ай бұрын
Me too! Try the Airflo Universal taper or the SA Trout Standard on this one.
@freakinoutdoors39352 жыл бұрын
Amazing museum and history behind the company! Awesome to see great products made in the USA!! Love the video!!👍🎣
@lambertsaldi15502 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys thanks so much for sharing this information and History 👍👍 🎏 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸 I'm a Sage guy 👍 Good Luck too all on the water and in the woods!! The Vermonter
@cachi-7878 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I’m a proud owner of an Air2. Have practiced with it but not yet fished it.
@FD-dh2fuКүн бұрын
Amazing.
@jb5-pct2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. So incredibly informative. As others have said, these guys are artists!
@dimitrimanicot91757 ай бұрын
a dream rods !
@constantinogomezmarquez91022 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a great report, it is a legendary company with authentic geniuses like Tom Morgan, Glenn Brackett and many more! I am very happy with my 9 4 wt lllX, 8.6 4wt Air, 7.6 3wt Air and TMF rods.
@raphaelehlers85722 жыл бұрын
Amazing work,you guys rock it! 😍 I feel the passion in fly fishing,buildt up your own rods and flys.I love it
@mikekuczynski15522 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I live in Ennis and anytime I go to twin I stop at Winston and demo rods . There a great bunch of people. The one thing I have not done is take the tour . But now I probably won’t I think this video is probably more in depth then I would get on the tour . Thanks for the video. And yes they make wonderful fly rods :-)
@taylorchristensen56810 ай бұрын
Best rods in my opinion
@rpaulick95902 жыл бұрын
It’s a shop you should visit and the place to purchase the best fly rod. I have one and I know, but I biased because I live in Montana.
@TheWanderingGeezer2 жыл бұрын
I love my Winstons!
@lattapix2 жыл бұрын
Great! They should leave the blanks raw without the sanding. And still in that nice dark green color. Winston have made and still makes really good fly rods.
@abeltripoi4974 Жыл бұрын
I just love casting those green sausages!
@Utahlonghorn2 жыл бұрын
That was very cool!
@anneblouin1393 Жыл бұрын
Finally, a fishing pole that is very unlikely to break on me.
@leeannayoung4512 жыл бұрын
Sweet video! My favorite rod is a 3 piece Joan Wolff 5 weight.
@benskai2475akurfishingАй бұрын
Greetings coming from Indonesia, healthy greetings, always seniors, greetings from fellow anglers, greetings strike
@myrlstone89042 жыл бұрын
Sorry Cheech too late for fame and fortune building fly rods. A machine able to extrude raw materials into a fly rod like form has already been invented. The idea for such was taken from the operating principles of today’s most modern and up to date Bratwurst stuffing machines. Rods constructed using this technology justifiably are able to carry the hand-made label owing to the fact skilled human hands have deftly and with great care tied the bow knot securing the rolled inner rod case sleeve. As an aside from your creative genius, thanks to the folks at Winston for hosting this glimpse behind the screen in quality fly rod construction.
@rob3518 Жыл бұрын
It blows my mind that there’s literally a “ Home made” part to the making of these rods.
@GeorgeSemel2 жыл бұрын
I want a 8' 4 wt Tom Morgan Favorite. I am going to buy one, I also got a line on an 9' 5wt IM-6 that they made for 2019. I am cinching the numbers to see how I can go buy that one before Labor day and how much Ramin I am going to have to eat- Oh the life of a now retired trout bum. A lot of work goes into a Rod, I didn't know about the at home rod wrappers. Thats interesting. Kind if fits with Montana. A place I would love to retire too. With inflation being what it is, Cheech and Curtis might have to provide me with a Retirement job.
@perrykomick9478 Жыл бұрын
Nobody made any IM6 rods in 2019. lol...cool story though
@user-tp3bf6hq2v10 ай бұрын
At what point and how is the mandrel removed from the graphite
@pierkiroldan15017 ай бұрын
Do you know if i could buy a rod directly in twin bridges facility?
@salmo3t9002 жыл бұрын
Do they spline their blanks?
@philiptipton82633 ай бұрын
Do they also make the ugly stick?
@user-ok5ih3uc4l3 ай бұрын
Ik bezit 9 winston rods en de blanks kloppen niet met wat er op de hengel staat een #6 en een #7 zijn na testen #4,5 Wiston reageert niet op mijn mail. Zeer teleurgesteld over deze hengels.
@charlesfranklin9492 жыл бұрын
Little more insight into why fly rods cost so much. A lot of labor involved.
@flyfishscook2 жыл бұрын
“Green, smooth casting, dry fly sausages.” Ha ha ha ha! Dudes! You guys are making amazing content. If I wasn’t so busy consuming it and subsequently drooling over it, I’d probably be able to make something of myself. Keep up the good work!
@Gospodin_Nikoi2 жыл бұрын
nice video man! l upload fishing videos too!
@kirbdawg872 жыл бұрын
Man how do you become a "home wrapper"?
@cedricvinuesa53532 жыл бұрын
Hello !! It 's my present !! If you Can please a air 2 9ft 5!! I give my ship adress to mail! Also this IS fantastic you make my day!!😂
@bavariasuhl2 жыл бұрын
awkward discussion around Brackett ..............
@Daddy-uf6in2 ай бұрын
After watching this video, I am left disappointed. With the price one pays for a Winston rod, I expected something magical I suppose. But the video clearly indicates Winston rods are crafted exactly like those made in South Korea and China. The wrapping and epoxy application seemed sloppy and rushed. It appears buying a Winston rod buys you a warranty and "Made in the USA" stamp, but clearly, Asian made rods are just as beautiful as those seen here and perform just as well. Just my opinion of course.
@FlyFishFood2 ай бұрын
Wow. You’ve seen lots of rod vids from Asia. Cool. Glad you got to share your opinion.
@Daddy-uf6in2 ай бұрын
@@FlyFishFood Sigh. Your channel moderation sucks.
@FlyFishFood2 ай бұрын
@@Daddy-uf6in correction. Our channel moderation doesn’t agree with your assessment. This is Cheech in case you need someone to be angry at.
@aarondavies84867 ай бұрын
Hahaha fluff checkers
@patches1522 жыл бұрын
and not a single mop or squirmy to be seen in the entire shop. i'll stick to moonshine rods, thanks /s
@will49182 жыл бұрын
Moonshine = Chinese garbage
@daveshugart2195 Жыл бұрын
Hands in pockets is a bad look and tells me right off the bat all I need to know.