A Perfect Combination
There are some things that just go together so perfectly. Usually, it's because they were designed and made for each other. To be clear, I'm thinking about how good a Winston Perfect Reel matches a Winston Traditional Fly Rod...specifically, IM6 or WT rod models with down locking reel seats. The pairing just works in view of performance, weight, and aesthetics, which is exactly what the folks at Winston intended when they designed them. According to my old Winston Catalogs, the Perfect Reel was launched in 1999, in celebration of Winston's 70th anniversary...and then, Winston Perfect reels continued to be offered through 2003, into the WT rod series era. Winston was manufacturing their own blanks during this time, and offered consumers a range of build options. It was a fabulous time in Winston's history. The Light Trout rods in the IM6 series balance quite well with their respective Winston Perfect reel model. There were three sizes with these Winston reels, and each o...
