Winston WT 7' 3wt

 I have fished this rod in all my favorite streams on Rainy Mountain, and several other streams across New Mexico. For a seven-foot rod in the 3wt line class, it’s impressive for its versatility in various fishing conditions. While it’s suitable for small streams and light breezes, its short length allows it to maneuver through brush-lined banks, making it ideal for sidearm casts between narrow banks. This rod has been a popular choice for small stream anglers who fish the blue lines of America.

About six years ago, Winston announced that it would no longer offer WT rods on special order. I immediately searched fly shop websites across the country, and scanned their inventories. I knew there would be a rush on WT rods once the news spread, and I didn't want to miss the last opportunity to acquire a new one. A fly shop in Michigan had a WT 7’ 3wt model that I thought would be perfect for my home waters. I was fortunate to find this WT 7’ 3wt fly rod—a legacy rod from a time when rod companies valued their customers who fished the blue lines. 

The sweet spot lies between ten and forty feet, and it can land a dry fly effortlessly, on target, in an ever so gentle way. I almost always select this rod over my 2wt model when it's hopper season, and I need to float a #10 parachute hopper over hungry, wild trout. Yes, it has landed a lot of trout through the last six years.