Winston WT 6'6" 2wt
The Winston WT 6’6” 2wt was designed for casting to smaller trout at shorter distances, making it ideal for dry fly fishing in small mountain creeks. It's the shortest and lightest model that was available in the WT series. My personal rod is a three-piece configuration with a smooth progressive action that improves my chances of catching trout in the numerous small creeks I frequent. Unfortunately, ultra-light graphic rods like this one are difficult to acquire these days. This rod model was discontinued at the end of 2007, and Winston offered a 2wt model only in the seven-foot length throughout the remaining years of the WT series. I’m fortunate to possess this WT 6'6" 2wt fly rod—an impressive rod from a bygone era. The range of the "sweet spot" is between ten and thirty five feet, even though I can push a line further. It can land a dry fly with remarkable accuracy, and does so with a gentle touch. This is a good thing, because the kind of creeks where this ...
