1 October, 2010
The R.L. Winston Rod. Company today formally announced its four new rod series: the Boron IIIx, GVX, VSL and the Passport. In addition, Winston today updated its web site at winstonrods.com with full information on all the new and existing rod series, their new 2011 catalog, accessories, as well as two new movies about the new 2011 rods on the Winston Channel section of the web site, featuring over 100 flyfishing movies.
Led by their new Boron III technology, Winston continues its recent position in leading the industry in performance rod design centered around its highly popular flagship Boron rods. In addition to their successful Boron II-MX and Boron IIt rods, Winston provides a fresh array of exciting new products for 2011, including many of the finest fly rods one can own at every price point.
BORON IIIx
“Boron IIIx Rods are an amazing combination of speed, power and Winston smoothness.” Joan Wulff
“Incredible” is the only way to describe the newest, most advanced ‘third generation’ Boron IIIx rods from Winston. Arguably the finest rods Winston has ever made. These new Boron IIIx rods use Winston’s lighter, higher modulus Boron III/graphite composite technology. These new rods are lighter, faster, more responsive, more powerful and yet still incredibly smooth, versatile rods with an extraordinarily broad casting range wide casting range. In terms of action, these rods generate faster line speeds than their Boron IIx predecessors, without compromising their coveted smooth and balanced feel. Anglers can easily control line speeds for long casts directly into the wind or gentle presentations up close. A breakthrough in rod design. Made in Twin Bridges, MT.
4-piece rods, available in 3 thru 10-weight
Broad casting range (cast 25-100+ feet)
Ultra-lightweight Winston green graphite tube
GVX
A new series of incredibly smooth, progressive fast-action graphite rods from Winston designed to be the finest 100% graphite rods made. Utilizing the same x tapers as our high performance Boron series, GVX rods re-introduce Winston’s long tradition of Winston all-graphite premium rods. Available at an incredibly low introductory price of under $500. Made in Twin Bridges, MT.
G=Graphite, V=Versatile; X=fast action
4-piece progressive, fast-action rods
Available in 3 thru 8-weight
Retail price – $495
VSL
Winston’s new VSL series for the first time offers their famed progressive action in a lightweight, fast action smooth casting, high line speed graphite rod for under $300. An incredible design upgrade never before available at these prices. Incorporating many of the design attributes of our higher end progressive action graphite rods, these new rods provide power and smooth, balanced performance qualities at outstanding value. Designed in Twin Bridges, MT.
V=very; S=smooth; L=light
4-piece rods, available in 3 thru 10-weight
Winston logo and olive/gold rod color with beautiful metallic luster
Aluminum gold tube with rod bag
Retail price – $299 – $399
PASSPORT
The Passport is a new fast action rod series from Winston offering incredible quality and performance for under $200. These beautiful new all-around rods are strong and powerful, providing power without giving up feel. Extraordinary performance rods from Winston which, until now, were only made available at much higher prices. Designed in Twin Bridges, MT.
4-piece, fast action, available in 3 to 10-weight
Winston logo and deep bronze color w/metallic luster and ruby wraps
Cordura tube
Price: $199
NEW MOVIES ON THE WINSTON CHANNEL
2011 Catalog Movie
Preview of the new 2011 Winston catalog with full product line including the new Boron IIIx rods, Boron II-MX and Boron IIt rods; the new GVX, VSL and Passport rod series; Two-Handed Boron Spey rods; Bamboo rods; and full assortment of new Winston accessories.
New Boron IIIx Movie
Overview of Winston’s incredible new Boron IIIx freshwater and saltwater rod series (3wt through 10-weight), made with third generation Boron.
For more information, please contact: Leslie Clark, RL Winston Rod Company winstonrods.com lclark@winstonrods.com 406-684-5674
Retail price – $755 – $822
