Winston WT 8' 4wt
The Winston WT 8' 4wt model is a versatile fly rod for a good variety of stream types here in the Southwest. It can handle big trout on large streams, and yet has the action to play the Leetle Fellers with the sensitivity and feel I appreciate on small to medium-sized streams. The action is pretty much the same as my WT 7'6" 4wt rod, but can casts further just due to its longer length. I can take it just about anywhere and fish it, except on trout streams with tight canopy.
Like most anglers, my fishing situations involve casts of less than 60 feet, usually far shorter. I prefer to work myself as close to a trout as possible, which is easier to make delicate presentations than when I'm casting to a sipping trout at long distance. With the WT progressive taper, this fly rod performs nicely in close, yet is very capable of longer casts when needed. And for me, this model is a medium action rod with a smooth touch and feel. It’s impressive!
This WT 8' 4wt fly rod is part of a three rod quiver I pack for fishing adventures along our border with Colorado. I roll back and forth between the two states on dirt roads where there are streams made for these three WT rods. The 8' 4wt resides between my IM6 7'6" 3wt, and WT 8'6" 5wt for a rod quiver to handle any stream where I fish throughout the region.
Another beauty in the quiver! I'd love to hear your thoughts comparing this rod to the TMF. Perhaps a future blog post!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ben! I've been searching for this WT model a few years now. This one has the components I was wanting, and why I acquired this particular rod. Yeah, I will definitely write up a comparison review in the future. I'll say this, it does have a firmer upper half versus the TMF that is quite noticeable. I already know which streams will be designated for this rod after fishing three very different streams recently with it. This is an impressive WT model, and I'm surprised it hasn't received much "press" through the years.
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