Description Our IM6 rods are some of the most popular fly rods ever designed for trout fishing. with our unique progressive taper, soft tips and the renowned winston action, these smooth-casting rods are ideal fo...
Reviewed by: RichardG(Unregistered User)
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20 days a year
, from Dallas, Texas USA
Price Paid:
$495.00
at Winston factory
Summary: This is my all-purpose trout rod, hefty enough for big water, accurate enough for the spring creeks. I prefer the old IM6 action (slower and more "tippy") to the newer and faster BL5, and I think it gives the rod more punch into the wind. Works with 6 or 7 wt line and is an excellent streamer rod.
Customer Service: Excellent, with never a quibble about whether it's covered by the warranty. There is a return shipping charge
Similar Products Used: Gatti, Sage, Orvis
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Lindon, Utah USA
Summary: I own three Winstons and they are my favorites! I owned a fly shop years ago and had a chance to fish all the top rods. Just because a rod is expensive is no guarantee that it is good. . .there is some high priced junk on the market. But the Winston's are consistent in their quality and their action is unique. I don't think there is a better rod around, at least for the type of large trout fishing I do. My six wgt will throw a streamer out into the backing without much effort. Even though you'll choke at the price, they are good values because they will last, and last, and last . . .
Customer Service: The best; will take care of their customers; you pay for the service, but if you ever have a problem it will be taken care; think of the Winston's high price as buying insurance in case something goes wrong. I have visited the plant in Montana and these guys are pros!
Similar Products Used: Orvis PM10; Powell; T & T
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Reviewed by: Mike Holaday(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
, from East Lansing
Summary: A sweet, smooth caster with great versatility. If you enjoy feeling a rod work, as I do, you'll enjoy this rod. I use mine most for smallmouth fishing and it excels at tossing moderate-sized bass bugs and weighted streamers like Clouser minnows with a bass taper line. It also handles trout in our Michigan spring creeks like the Au Sable with an SA Mastery XPS line. Three-piece construction makes it an easy airline carry-on for trips out west. A great all-around rod for those of us who don't particularly like the ultrastiff actions that have become popular recently.
Customer Service: No need for any in the seven years I've owned it.
Similar Products Used: Sage, Bean, Orvis, Lamiglas
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Reviewed by: Jacob Reaves(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
Summary: Its a great large water trout rod. I use it for drift boat fishing and large trout waters. throws a sink tip quite well. Has the classic action winston is known for.
Customer Service: I have not yet had to send it back for any reason.
Similar Products Used: I have used the Orvis Trident 6 wt.
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