Winston Alpha+ - single handed fly rod
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Winston Alpha+, a series of rods designed for the alpha fish lurking in the water. Fish-eating trout, perch, pike and other predators are species that this fly rod handles with gusto. Add to that the tropical fishing for species like tarpon, giant trevally and permit and more, well this fly rod has the power resources to handle those too. This fly rod is simply a rod with the extra power needed to handle big flies, big fish and big water. The Winston Alpha+ has a very fast action and is designed to get the fly out quickly with minimal false casts. In this series, Winston has specified a recommended line weight in grains instead of recommending a class of line. This is to eliminate the confusion that occurs with the ropes that are outclassed both once and twice. Simply match
Winston Alpha+, a series of rods designed for the alpha fish lurking in the water. Fish-eating trout, perch, pike and other predators are species that this fly rod handles with gusto. Add to that the tropical fishing for species like tarpon, giant trevally and permit and more, well this fly rod has the power resources to handle those too.
This fly rod is simply a rod with the extra power needed to handle big flies, big fish and big water.
The Winston Alpha+ has a very fast action and is designed to get the fly out quickly with minimal false casts. In this series, Winston has specified a recommended line weight in grains instead of recommending a class of line. This is to eliminate the confusion that occurs with the ropes that are outclassed both once and twice. Simply match the recommended line weight of your Winston Alpha+ fly rod with a fly line of the correct weight. See table below.
Winston Alpha+ Class #5: The fastest Class #5 fly rod Winston makes. This fly rod turns over heavy “dry-dropper” rigs, streamers and indicator rigs. A very good streamer rod for your fly fishing for trout, rainbow, grayling and char. Recommended line weight of 160-200 grains.
Winston Alpha+ Grade #6: This fly rod is designed for carnivorous fish. This class #6 fly rod handles heavy flies and lines, think mouse imitations, sinking lines and articulated streamers. If you are looking for a streamer rod for your trout fishing, look no further, Winston Alpha+ is the answer. Recommended line weight of 200-240 grains.
Winston Alpha+ Class #7: Designed to cast really big flies, heavy lines and fight heavy fish. Recommended line weight of 240-280 grains.
Winston Alpha+ class #8: A good choice for those looking for a fly rod for salmon fishing on a low summer river and predator fishing in our Swedish lakes. Recommended line weight of 280-330 grains.
Winston Alpha+ Class #9 and #10: Fly rods for the very biggest fish. The perfect choice for your fly fishing for pike and other predators. Of course also fantastic rods for tropical fishing. Line Weight #9 has a recommended line weight of 330-380 grains and grade #10 380-430 grains.
Highlights
Made in a Boron/Graphite material with the absolute highest performance available
Exceptionally fast rods that allow you to generate high line speeds
Designed for casting large flies, heavy lines, lumps and sink tips
Reinforced guide rings for increased lifting power
Designed and built by hand at Winston's factory in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA
Properties
Line Weight er: #5-#10
Action: Fast
Parts: 4
Enlarged and reinforced “Shooting Guide” with nanolite stripping guides
Wheel seat: “Uppicking, anodized aluminum with double locking rings
Storage: Premium rod tube in graphite and rod sock
Line Weight
Length
Grip
Line weight
5wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
160-200
6wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
200-240
7wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
240-280
8wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
280-330
9wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
330-380
10wt.
9′
FULL WELLS W/ FIGHTING BUTT
380-430
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