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.

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!!!

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Merci beaucoups !!!!!!! Tes cannes a' mouche sont magnifique ! Bon travail ! Bonjour de Nouvelle Orleans .

Thats awesome how the rods are created, especially the calligraphy...Amazing

The finest rod I have ever fished. Good to see the care in the making of such a fine instrument.

Great video of a true American Icon! Just about to get a 5wt to fish the Tongariro River down under in NZ.

Those guys at Winston are artisans!

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.

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.

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

We need a fly fish food road trip to all the different fly rod company's in the US!

The Winston rods are beautifuly made. Ive always admired them but never could afford one. Maybe some day.

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!!!!!

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

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!

Amazing museum and history behind the company! Awesome to see great products made in the USA!! Love the video!!👍🎣

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.

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.

Very nice video. I’m a proud owner of an Air2. Have practiced with it but not yet fished it.

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.

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 :-)

Thanks for posting. So incredibly informative. As others have said, these guys are artists!

Amazing work,you guys rock it! 😍 I feel the passion in fly fishing,buildt up your own rods and flys.I love it

“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!

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.

Best rods in my opinion

a dream rods !

I love my Winstons!

That was very cool!

Sweet video! My favorite rod is a 3 piece Joan Wolff 5 weight.

I just love casting those green sausages!

Greetings coming from Indonesia, healthy greetings, always seniors, greetings from fellow anglers, greetings strike

Finally, a fishing pole that is very unlikely to break on me.

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.

At what point and how is the mandrel removed from the graphite

Do you know if i could buy a rod directly in twin bridges facility?

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.

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.

Do they spline their blanks?

It blows my mind that there’s literally a “ Home made” part to the making of these rods.

Do they also make the ugly stick?

nice video man! l upload fishing videos too!

Man how do you become a "home wrapper"?

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!!😂

Little more insight into why fly rods cost so much. A lot of labor involved.

awkward discussion around Brackett ..............

Hahaha fluff checkers

and not a single mop or squirmy to be seen in the entire shop. i'll stick to moonshine rods, thanks /s

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.

Hands in pockets is a bad look and tells me right off the bat all I need to know.