Incorporating Winston’s groundbreaking NanoParticle technology, we are excited to announce the new AIR 2 REACH rods. These new longer fly rods deliver lightweight, responsive feel as part of the award-winning AIR 2 series. These rods expand performance across trout applications that demand a little extra length for technical nymphing, long drift presentations, and lifting more line.

ACTION: Fast

GRIP DESIGN: Full Wells with Fighting Butt

REEL SEAT: Silver lightweight anodized aluminum. Barrell engraved with R.L. Winston Script logo. Double uplocking aluminum rings.

GUIDES: Light wire, hard chrome ECO slick coated shooting guides.

SECTIONS: 4.

STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.

MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.

Incredible control. Instant connection. Extended performance.

MODEL BY MODEL BREAKDOWN

10 4WT:
Purpose-built for technical presentations to selective trout, the 10 4wt model excels at precise dry fly and nymph deliveries. Its progressive action offers exceptional feel, protects light tippets, and controls long leaders with ease. Whether youre making delicate casts from a drift boat, stacking mends at distance, tight-line nymphing or swinging soft hackles through an evening emergence, this rod delivers the finesse, control, and recovery needed to connect on the toughest eats.

10 5WT:
The 10 5wt is the most versatile of the seriesbuilt to handle it all. With more muscle than the 4wt and the versatility to throw overweighted floating, intermediate, and sinking lines, it thrives across a range of demanding scenarios. Dredging deep buckets on the Madison? No problem. Throwing intermediate lines on stillwater? Absolutely. Launching long chironomid or balanced leech rigs from the bank or boat? Done. If youre only bringing one 10-footer, make it this one.

10 6WT:
If you measure fish in poundsnot inchesthe 10 6wt AIR 2 REACH is your rod. Built for the gritty stuff, it thrives in demanding conditions: big indicators, heavy sinking lines, and even stripping or swinging streamers. Whether youre probing the legendary stillwaters of British Columbia with long leaders, drifting indicators in the chop at Pyramid Lake, or battling wind while extending long casts, the 10 6wt delivers the power, control, and reach to connect with the biggest fish out there.

Nano Particle Technology

The AIR 2 REACH uses Winston’s new versatile double-bonded NanoParticle graphite technology. This incredible material Enhances both performance and presentation yet creates an unbelievably stable rod blank with exceptional feel.

Ultimately, NanoParticle technology enhances the classic Winston action and improves lightness, durability, and strength, while easily loading at typical trout fishing distances. Were excited to introduce this incredible technology to help anglers achieve perfect performance and more enjoyment on the water.