Winston Air 2 Reach Fly Rods

New for 2027

For 2027, the Winston AIR 2 Reach lineup expands with a new 10' 7-weight, bringing the series' combination of reach, line control, and sensitivity to larger-scale fisheries. Designed for anglers pursuing sea-run brown trout, steelhead, and demanding stillwater fisheries, the 10' 7wt provides the additional backbone needed to manage longer drifts, intermediate and sinking lines, and hard-fighting fish in bigger water.

The added length provides greater control when mending across broad currents, managing long leaders, and making technical presentations from shore or boat. With the power to handle heavier lines and the sensitivity to maintain the refined feel that defines the AIR 2 Reach series, the new 10' 7wt extends the versatility of the platform into some of the most demanding trout and steelhead applications.

Description

Incorporating our groundbreaking NanoParticle technology, we are excited to announce the new AIR 2 REACH rods. These new longer fly rods deliver lightweight, responsive feel as part of our award-winning AIR 2 series. These rods expand performance across trout applications that demand a little extra length for technical nymphing, long drift presentations, and lifting more line.

Features

• ACTION: Fast
• GRIP DESIGN: Full Wells with Fighting Butt
• REEL SEAT: Silver lightweight anodized aluminum. Barrell engraved with R.L. Winston Script logo. Double uplocking aluminum rings.
• GUIDES: Light wire, hard chrome ECO slick coated shooting guides.
• SECTIONS: 4
• STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
• MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.

Incredible control. Instant connection. Extended performance.

Choose Your AIR 2 Reach

10’ 4WT:

Purpose-built for technical presentations to selective trout, the 10’ 4wt model excels at precise dry fly and nymph deliveries. Its progressive action offers exceptional feel, protects light tippets, and controls long leaders with ease. Whether you’re making delicate casts from a drift boat, stacking mends at distance, tight-line nymphing or swinging soft hackles through an evening emergence, this rod delivers the finesse, control, and recovery needed to connect on the toughest eats.

10’ 5WT:

The 10’ 5wt is the most versatile of the series—built to handle it all. With more muscle than the 4wt and the versatility to throw overweighted floating, intermediate, and sinking lines, it thrives across a range of demanding scenarios. Dredging deep buckets on the Madison? No problem. Throwing intermediate lines on stillwater? Absolutely. Launching long chironomid or balanced leech rigs from the bank or boat? Done. If you’re only bringing one 10-footer, make it this one.

10’ 6WT:

If you measure fish in pounds—not inches—the 10’ 6wt AIR 2 REACH is your rod. Built for the gritty stuff, it thrives in demanding conditions: big indicators, heavy sinking lines, and even stripping or swinging streamers. Whether you’re probing the legendary stillwaters of British Columbia with long leaders, drifting indicators in the chop at Pyramid Lake, or battling wind while extending long casts, the 10’ 6wt delivers the power, control, and reach to connect with the biggest fish out there.

10' 7WT:

The Winston AIR 2 Reach 10' 7wt is built for anglers who need more reach, line control, and fish-fighting authority when the water gets big and the fish get serious. Its longer length provides exceptional control over long drifts and extended presentations, while the added backbone gives you the power to manage intermediate and sinking lines and confidently fight powerful fish.

Purpose-built for sea-run brown trout, steelhead, and demanding stillwater fisheries, the 10' 7wt excels when extra length makes a difference. Mend across broad currents, control long leaders, or work sinking lines from the bank or boat—the AIR 2 Reach puts more line control at your fingertips without giving up the lightweight feel and sensitivity that define the series.

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