Shop R.L. Winston

If you love the art and science of fishing flies but your time on the water is limited, it makes sense to use the best fly-fishing equipment available. Top-quality tackle maximizes your enjoyment of the sport, allowing effortless casts. That will extend your days and increase your success rate.

Since 1929, when it began producing bamboo fly rods in San Francisco, the R. L. Winston Rod Co. has been crafting fly rods known for their beauty, performance and quality. The serial number written on each rod shows the company's devotion to craftsmanship. Now based in Montana, Winston continues to produce exceptional fly rods, although these are made of more modern materials.

Here at TackleDirect, you can shop a wide range of R.L. Winston Co. fly-fishing and spey rods. You'll find rods suitable for dry flies, nymphs and other fly types. Winston Boron III fly rods are made of a graphite/boron composite for maximum strength with minimum weight. Designed specifically for trout fishing, Winston's Boron III Microspey rods combine the power of a spey rod with the finesse of a trout rod. Choose from many more rods designed for all types of fishing.