Winston WT 8'6" 5wt
Since 1975, when Winston first began offering graphite rod models, the 5wt fly rod has been a key rod for the company. It is smooth enough for delicate dry fly presentations, yet powerful enough for windy conditions on a trout stream. The most popular 5wt models from the Winston brand was the IM6 and WT 8'6" 5wt fly rods. The rods are crisp and accurate, and can maintain line control at distances up to around 60 feet. The Winston WT model was on the market from 2001 through 2011, and is considered iconic by long-term Winston fans who know first hand how special the rod is to fly fish. And I have fished this model for over 15 years throughout the southwestern region. My current Winston WT 586 fly rod is the Legendary WT model, which was brought back for a limited 215 production run celebrating Winston's 90th anniversary (2019).
