Author Archives: Leslie Clark

Winston Announces 2013 Website Update

New Boron III-SX and GVX Select Rods and 6 New Movies ALL available on your Computer, iPad and iPhone New – New Rods and Other Information Winston today announced it has updated its website for 2013 with new information, photographs, … Continue reading

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WINSTON WINS IFTD “BEST OF SHOW – Fly Rod Saltwater” for its New Boron III-SX Fly Rod Series (4-weight to 12-weight rods)

Today we are proud to announce that Winston’s new fast action rod series, the Boron III-SX was voted as the Best of Show – Fly Rod in the saltwater category at the recent 2012 IFTD Show held in Reno, Nevada. … Continue reading

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New from Winston Rod for 2013 – Two New Rod Series.

Boron III-SX Rods – coming this fall This fall, Winston will change the fast action fly rod category.  Unprecedented power with unbelievable feel.  Winston’s newest and fastest action rods, their new Boron III-SX rod series, utilize Winston’s latest generation Boron … Continue reading

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In Memory of Sam

Sam Drukman [1958- 2012] On July 28, 2012, the flyfishing community lost one of its most popular and creative leaders. Sam’s contributions during his 16 years with Winston and impact on the broader flyfishing community will last for countless years … Continue reading

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Winston Crew Enjoys Simms Ice Out

May 11, 2012 Many of the crew from the R.L. Winston Rod Co. thoroughly enjoyed the recent Simms Ice Out Guide Event in Bozeman. A total of 15 Winston staff and production members represented the company at Ice Out, both … Continue reading

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Winston GVX – Fly Fish America Editor’s Choice Award Winner

April 11, 2012 The R.L. Winston Rod Co. is proud to announce that the Winston GVX rod series has received an Editor’s Choice Award in Fly Fish America’s 2012 Gear Guide as one of the “best-of-the-best” in new fly fishing … Continue reading

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Winston Announces Winners of 4th Film Festival

March 13, 2012 Winston today announced the winners of the 4th FlyFishingMovies.com Film Festival.  After a careful and lengthy deliberation on the part of our jury, James Prosek, Steve Ransohoff and Chad Oman, we are pleased to announce the following … Continue reading

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Winston Forum Sporting A New Look

  WINSTON FORUM SPORTING A NEW LOOK March 2, 2012 – Today the R.L. Winston Rod Company unveiled a new look for the Winston Forum found at www.winstonrods.com.  Winston launched its new website last month and now the forum features … Continue reading

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Tom Hanks on Winston’s answering machine?

When did Tom Hanks start working the phones at the R.L. Winston Rod Company? Since the launch of its popular new Boron IIIx, GVX, VSL and Passport fly rods, the phones have been ringing off the hook at Winston. Luckily, … Continue reading

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Praise from R.L. Winston Rod Company for Henry Winkler’s new book

20 May, 2011 All of us at the R.L. Winston Rod Company are extremely happy to offer our warmest andheartiest congratulations to Henry Winkler for the release of his latest book, I’ve Never Met an Idiot on the River: Reflections … Continue reading

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