R. L. Winston Boron IIIX Rod - Rods

Description of the R. L. Winston Boron IIIX Rod - Rods:

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 For 2011, we are introducing an all-new range of fast-action, all-graphite rods: the GVX series. These rods utilize the same fast-action tapers as our high performance Boron rods and are designed to be the finest 100% graphite rods you can own. They're very powerful, have a smooth, progressive action and feature the craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail that are synonymous the name Winston. GVX rods come in a variety of lengths and are available in weights 3 through 8 for use in the great majority of angling situations. GVX: the epitome of what a graphite rod should be. 3-WEIGHT A great choice for spring creeks, smaller streams and technical water, these rods cast beautifully and offer superior touch and feel. 4-WEIGHT The best all graphite dry fly rod you can own. Enough power for long casts, enough touch and feel for line mends and delicate presentations. 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. 5-WEIGHT (JWF) "Boron IIIx rods are an amazing combination of speed, power and Winston smoothness." Joan Wulff Our new 9-foot 5-weight Boron IIIx Joan Wulff Favorite comes with a beautiful Royal Wulff fly inscribed on the rod just above the handle. Rod characteristics: An ideal, high-performance all-around rod 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. A rod that can do everything: dries, nymphs, streamers. 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. 8-WEIGHT (JWF) "Boron IIIx rods are an amazing combination of speed, power and Winston smoothness." Joan Wulff Our new 9-foot 8-weight Boron IIIx Joan Wulff Favorite comes with a beautiful Royal Wulff fly inscribed on the rod just above the handle. Rod characteristics: 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.

Product Details 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. $70 Handle: Choice of Winston Full Wells on 3 thru 6-weight. $70 Backed by a Lifetime Warranty Free Shipping Rod Case Included