Winston Air 2 Travel fly rod 5-piece
Product information "Winston Air 2 Travel fly rod 5-piece"
The second generation of AIR single-handed rods builds uncompromisingly on the success of its predecessor and impressively represents the 90-year tradition of American premium manufacturer Winston. With the AIR 2 Travel, this exceptional rod is now also available as a clever, five-piece model, perfectly tailored to the needs of travelling fly fishermen.
The AIR 2 Travel fly rods from Winston can do almost anything and now with a significantly reduced pack size: present tiny dry flies for shy trout in shallow water, cast a streamer to the far bank in windy conditions, cast the entire line in a stable loop and make fast, precise casts at close range. Whether nymph fishing, dry fly fishing or travelling around the globe, the AIR 2 Travel cuts a first-class figure everywhere. If you are looking for a rod with which you are equipped for all eventualities on the water and want maximum flexibility when travelling, the AIR 2 Travel is the ideal choice.
The technical innovations compared to the first AIR models, designed for demanding freshwater fishing for trout, grayling and other species, have of course been retained in full. The concept is now complemented by a well thought-out travel design. The highlights include
- Five-piece design with significantly reduced pack size - ideal for air travel, backpacking and hand luggage.
- New taper design with fast, progressive all-round action - extremely light yet impressively powerful.
- Introduction of S-2000, a next generation high modulus graphite material for faster recovery speed and exceptional suppleness.
- Optimised Boron configuration for improved power, stability and energy transfer - even across multiple connectors.
- Custom HSR (High Strain Rate) resin for advanced casting feel, increased durability and maximum part strength with minimal weight.
- Light Wire Shooting Snake Guides with ECO-Slick coating and Round-Helix geometry for reduced friction, clean loops and excellent distance management.
- Perfectly harmonised action across all five segments - no noticeable compromise compared to the four-piece models.
Like the classic AIR 2, the AIR 2 Travel also impresses with its extremely low physical weight and exceptionally low swing weight. Despite the five-piece construction, the rod feels remarkably homogeneous when fishing and casting. The sensitive blank loads up effortlessly even at short distances and provides direct, honest feedback at all casting distances. This is precisely where Winston's great strength lies: these rods have been lovingly crafted for fishing - not just for casting on the grass. The slightly faster, livelier action compared to the AIR 1 is retained and harmonises perfectly with the travel concept.
As you would expect from Winston, the workmanship of the AIR 2 Travel is beyond reproach. Each model has a beautifully designed cigar handle made of first-class premium Korkers. The up-locking roll holder made of nickel silver with a fine wooden insert blends in perfectly with the classic Winston design. The slim blank in legendary Winston green, combined with the filigree rings, emphasises the high-quality overall impression. Each AIR 2 Travel is supplied in a handmade fabric case and a robust, high-quality rod tube - ideal for safe transport when travelling.
With the AIR 2 Travel, Winston is expanding one of its most popular rod series with an uncompromisingly well-designed travel rod. It is the perfect choice for all those who fish worldwide, have little space in their luggage and still don't want to compromise on performance, feel and quality. A real piece of rod-making art - now also for travelling.
Details:
- Medium-fast to fast, progressive action
- New taper design (slightly faster than previous models)
- High modulus graphite material S-2000
- HSR resin (High Strain Rate)
- Very fast reset speed
- 5-piece travel design with reduced pack size
- Light Wire Shooting Snake Guides
- ECO-Slick coating on the guides
- Uplocking reel seat made of nickel silver with wooden insert
- Cigar handle made from premium Korkers
- Supplied in a high-quality rod tube with fabric case
- Handmade in Twin Bridges, Montana (USA)
| Model | Class | Length | Handle type | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 904-5 Travel | 4 | 9 ft (2.74 m) | Cigar handle | 5 |
| AIR 905-5 Travel | 5 | 9 ft (2.74 m) | Cigar handle | 5 |
| AIR 906-5 Travel | 6 | 9 ft (2.74 m) | Cigar handle | 5 |
About Winston:
Established back in 1929, the American manufacturer Winston is known for handcrafted premium fly rods – made in USA! Right from the start, this traditional company has been responsible for countless innovations that have influenced the way modern fly rods are built. Ever since, the highly skilled Winston rod developers have been known for combining contemporary materials in order to create a ground-breaking performance – back then bamboo and nowadays carbon fibre. Thus, these state-of-the-art fly rods set new standards in many different ways. They combine amazing casting properties with an impressive strength. In addition, they have an extremely stylish design with lots of lovely details, and therefore they will easily please the most demanding fly fishermen. Summarized, Winston offers the perfect fly rod for every type of fishing – whether you’re fishing in fresh or saltwater. Furthermore, Winston also presents a large collection of high-quality merchandise products with very appealing designs.
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