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Winston BIIIx Fly Rods



Watch our video review of the Winston BIIIX Fly Fishing Rod

"Incredible" is the only way to describe this new series; they are arguably the finest fly rods ever made. Utilizing higher modulus third generation Boron/Graphite composite, Boron IIIx rods offer unprecedented performance. They have an even broader casting range that lets anglers control line speed for long casts directly into the wind or gentle presentations up close. They feature a stronger butt section for lifting more line off the water. They are highly responsive and very powerful, yet lightweight with great feel and liveliness. In the words of our technical advisor Joan Wulff, "Boron IIIx rods are an amazing combination of speed, power and Winston smoothness." Boron IIIx rods come with our new, striking lightweight graphite rod tube.

All outfits come with the rod, reel, line and backing. Click here to see a list of reel combinations that we have put together to go with these rods.
Length Line Pieces Wt. (oz.) Rod Outfit  
8'6" 3 4 2 3/8 $795.00 $937.00 add
8' 4 4 2 1/8 $795.00 $937.00 add
8'6" 4 4 2 1/2 $795.00 $937.00 add
9' 4 4 2 1/2 $795.00 $937.00 add
NEW  9' 4 5 3 1/2 $895.00 $1037.00 add
10' 4 4 3 1/4 $795.00 $937.00 add
8'6" 5 4 2 1/2 $795.00 $947.00 add
9' 5 4 2 5/8 $795.00 $947.00 add
NEW 9' 5 5 3 5/8 $895.00 $1047.00 add
9'6" 5 4 3 1/4 $795.00 $947.00 add
9' 6 4 2 3/4 $795.00 $947.00 add
NEW 9' 6 5 4 $895.00 $1047.00 add
9'6" 6 4 3 3/8 $795.00 $947.00 add
9' 7 4 3 1/8 $810.00 $972.00 add
9'6" 7 4 3 1/2 $810.00 $972.00 add
10' 7 4 3 5/8 $810.00 $972.00 add
9' 8 4 3 1/2 $810.00 $972.00 add
9' 10 4 4 1/4 $870.00 $1167.00 add

3-Weight

An extremely light, fast-action rod perfect for small creeks with the ability to cast comfortably at a range of distances even in light winds.

4-Weight

Ideal rods when delicacy is needed for spring creeks and other technical waters, yet with reserve power capable of generating faster line speeds and handling windy situations and larger rivers. Broad casting range and an excellent all-around rod...exceptional versatility for a 4-weight.

5-Weight

Perhaps the ideal, high-performance all-around rods with an extremely wide casting range. Light, powerful, smooth, fun to cast. Able to cast in close with small flies, and yet capable of generating significant line speeds to punch into strong winds or cover longer distances with larger flies without feeling stiff. This is what fishing can be like on larger rivers - sometimes you need a rod that can do everything. Like a top-of-the-line sports car: you can "feel" that the power is in your hands, in your control.

6-Weight

Exceptionally light all-around rods with extraordinarily broad casting range of 25-100+ feet. On big rivers, for big fish, in stronger winds, these rods will provide you everything you need without being too stiff. Although it has incredible power, can generate very fast line speeds, they are designed to give you incredible versatility: Ideal for streamers, nymphs, big water, big winds, yet versatile enough for gentle dry fly presentations up close.

7-Weight

Light, very powerful and a joy to cast. Ideal for big freshwater fish or for light saltwater situations. Perhaps the finest single-handed dry fly steelhead and salmon rods made today. Can handle floating and sinking lines. Available in three different lengths.

8-Weight

This new 9-foot 8-weight Boron IIIx was designed to generate extremely fast line speeds to cast wind resistant flies in challenging conditions without giving up feel. This rod can load quickly when casting to skittish bonefish or redfish up close, or make very long casts on demand. The very high line speed allows you to "punch" casts directly into strong winds. Outstanding for both saltwater and freshwater.

10-Weight

An extremely lIght, powerful, quick-loading rod - ideal for casting to cruising permit, small tarpon and hard-fighting saltwater species like bonita and false albacore.

Standard Handle  Cigar on 8'6" 3-wt. thru 9' 5-wt., as well as 9' 6-wt.; Full Wells with Cork fighting butt on 9'6" 5-wt., 9'6" 6-wt. and 7 thru 10-wt; Half Wells Special on 5-wt. JWF; Half Wells Special with Cork Fighting Butt on 8-wt JWF.

Sections 4

Standard Reel Seat  Choice of Featherlight Anodized Aluminum or Nickel Silver Uplock with Burled Wood insert on 8'6" 3-wt. thru 9'5-wt., as well as 9' 6-wt. Featherlight Anodized Aluminum on 9'6" 5-wt., 9'6" 6-wt. and 7 thru 10-wt.

Options 4 to 6 weeks; contact your Winston dealer for specific information.

Reel Seat  Choice of Nickel Silver Uplock with Zebrawood, Cocobola or Walnut wood insert available on 3 thru 6-weight. $80

Handle  Choice of Winston Full Wells on 3 thru 6-weight. $80