All-Around 6wt Fly Rod - Winston WT

This isn't a topic you would expect from a dry fly only angler. However, there was a time the most important rod I wanted in my quiver was an all-around rod that could do anything I needed while fishing a trout river. Back in those days, I wanted a rod that could cast a small dry fly, dry/dropper, streamer, and even a double nymph rig under an indicator. The rod that did all of that the best for me...a Winston WT 9' 6wt fly rod. It truly is an all-around fly rod.

Yeah, I know most of today's anglers consider a 9' 5wt rod as the model that fits best in the all-around rod category. However, twenty and more years ago the all-around rod was a 6wt fly rod. This Winston WT 9' 6wt rod is more like a 5.5wt rod in how it casts and fishes, and is as fun as it gets on a trout river. And, while I only use this fabulous rod for dry fishing these days, it can handle those other types of fly rigs as well. I could stand in the middle of the river and when conditions called for a different fly set-up, this rod could handle it with ease, regardless of fly type or rig. It doesn't get much more versatile than this rod.

This rod is a beauty. It's a 3-piece model with an up-locking reel seat and walnut spacer that is a looker. Below is what Winston says about this WT model:

6-WEIGHT - A rod that can handle the wind without sacrificing any touch and feel. Ideal for streamer and nymph fishing, or casting bigger patterns like hoppers, damselflies and crickets.