The Shape - Ergo Winston

Yeah, it's the shape that says it's a classical Morgan-Era Winston. I don't see this exact cigar shape anymore. No major rod companies craft their cork grips the same as this one...not even today's R.L. Winston company. Six inches long. Cigar with a slight modification at the rear to accommodate the pad of the angler's hand. It's art, ergonomic, and fits comfortably for a day of fishing with a light trout rod. 

Why did they stop making this grip? I've had many conversations with anglers who have long-term experiences with fishing this classical grip from Winston. They ask the same thing, why is this grip not available today? Now to be clear, the new Winstons have a grip that is similar, but they are 6 1/2 inches long...very nice grip, quality cork, but not exactly the same shape as the original grip on the early Light Trout IM6 rods.

I suppose we who are lucky enough to outlive a product's life cycle must live with inevitable change. It's not as though the change has to be painful. Nope, nothing is worth obsessing about. It's just that you are not able to continue to acquire something you found was reliable and enjoyable. Yup, I guess it's time to let go and accept the new options available to us. Dang it!