Winston Air 9`6″ 8wt -perhovapa

This is a rod designed for Steelhead and Salmon with extra length for line mend-ability and a stout butt section for lifting power on feisty fish. While casting this rod in a field isn’t really the best test (it’s a nymphing rod after all), during our casting session we felt that it was heavy and less powerful than Winston designed it to be. It’s really more of a 7wt in terms of power levels and performance but would be a nice rod for smaller Steelhead/large trout. This, like many other rods in the series, is a moderate action rod for the angler with a slower casting stroke.

Best Use: Use this 8wt for Steelhead, Salmon, and large trout when nymphing is the preferred approach.