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| At Winston, rod building is a craft, and has been for 72 years. The Winston Rod Co. was founded in 1929 by Robert Winther and Lew Stoner. The name "Winston" is a combination of the mens' last names. From its beginnings in San Francisco so many years ago, the name WINSTON has stood for a passion for the sport of fly fishing, for quality and craftmanship and for a respect for the traditions of rod making and fly fishing. The Winston company is now located in Twin Bridges, Montana, and much of the process of making a Winston rod continues to be done by hand. Guides are hand wrapped, cork is pounded and hand sanded, the epoxy coating on the guide wraps is hand applied, all information is hand written on the rod, the reel seat is hand turned and buffed, the rod is hand inspected innumerable times and then cleaned before shipping. When you hold one, it is easy to see the artistry with which each of our rods is made, and why each comes with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. Click here to see a list of Winston dealers in the Midwest. As you might expect, these are quality fly shops, dedicated to making Winston a part of your fly fishing life. To learn more about the Winston rod Co. and its fine selection of fly rods and reels, visit the website at www.winstonrods.com. Subscribe to Midwest Fly Fishing magazine now and you'll be eligible to win a Winston Limited Series fly reel .The drawing will take place in late August and the winner will be notified by mail and on our website. If you already are a MFF subscriber, you can resubscribe or purchase a gift certificate for a friend and be part of this exciting drawing. |
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