The Winston AIR 2 TH Fly Rod redefines two-handed performance. This ultralight Spey rod utilizes a NanoParticle graphite and resin system, making it incredibly smooth, durable, and light. By combining Winston’s award-winning AIR 2 material platform with a specialized taper, every model is precisely engineered to provide unmatched loop control, power, and casting efficiency. Whether you're targeting summer steelhead or large Atlantic salmon, the AIR 2 TH allows for effortless casting and tight loops with minimal effort.
- 12’3” 5wt (360-390 Skagit, 330-350 Scandi)
Ideal for summer run steelhead and bigger trout rivers where reach, control, and light line feel are essential. - 12’6” 6wt (420-450 Skagit, 390-420 Scandi)
The perfect summer-run steelhead rod, blending delicacy with the backbone to manage hot fish. - 13’6” 6wt. (420-450 Skagit, 390-420 Scandi)
Featuring our world renowned 13’3” taper, this longer 6 provides extra performance when delicacy and distance meet for summer run steelhead. - 12’9” 7wt. (510-540 Skagit, 450-480 Scandi)
Designed for tight quarters and heavy Skagit heads in the Pacific Northwest. - 13’3” 7wt. (510-540 Skagit, 450-480 Scandi)
If you could own only one spey rod, the 13’3” 7wt would be it. The most versatile rod, this model has been proven on steelhead rivers from British Columbia to California. - 12’6” 8wt. (540-570 Skagit, 480-510 Scandi)
Much stronger than the 6 weight, the 12’6” 8 weight powers the heaviest sink tips in the deepest buckets, especially for tighter water and big fish. - 13’3” 8wt. (540-570 Skagit, 480-510 Scandi)
A little more powerful than it’s 7 weight brother, the 13’3” 8 weight is a great choice for heavier tips, bigger water, and large fish. - 14’3” 8wt. (540-570 Skagit, 480-510 Scandi)
A long-belly specialist for anglers who love bombing casts in British Columbia and the iconic salmon rivers in Europe and the Gaspe Peninsula - 13’ 9wt. (650-700 Skagit, 510-550 Scandi)
A powerhouse built for king salmon, delivering raw lifting strength and command over big fish in heavy water.
Key Features
ACTION: Medium Fast.
MATERIAL: AIR 2 Graphite with NanoParticle resin.
GRIPS: New slimmer top and bottom two-hand grip in various lengths.
12'3" 5wt & 12'6" 6wt: 11" fore-grip on with a 4'6" bottom grip.
12'6" 8wt, 12'9" 7wt, 13'3" 6,7,8wt: 13" fore-grip with a 4.5" bottom grip.
13' 9wt:13.5" fore-grip with a 4.5" bottom grip.
14'3" 8wt: 14" fore-grip on with 4.5" bottom grip.
REEL SEAT: Downloacking lightweight anodized aluminum. Barrell engraved with R.L. Winston Script logo. Double aluminum rings.
GUIDES: Satin finished stripper guide with Silicon Nitride ring. Hard chrome snake guides. Oversized line-shooting tip top.
SECTIONS: 4.
STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.
NANOPARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
NanoParticle technology enhances the classic Winston two-handed action, proving lightness, durability, and strength while delivering deep, effortless loading at various spey fishing distances. This advanced material platform gives anglers the perfect combination of power and feel, making long days on the river more efficient, more precise, and more enjoyable.
SLIMMER GRIPS TO ENHANCE FEEL
The slim universal top and bottom grips bring you closer to the blank for enhanced sensitivity and connection. The refined shape encourages a relaxed hand position, improving control, comfort, and pace-whether you're powering a Skagit head with a sink tip, or launching a snake roll. Increased feel in the butt section translates every movement, so each cast becomes more instinctive, precise, and effortless.
INTUITIVE GRAIN WINDOWS
From technical trout spey, to all-water steelhead, and king salmon power, Winston's spey rod lengths are purpose-built for specific two-handed casting applications. Every length is tuned for its intended purpose, blending proprietary materials and tapers to give you the perfect tool for the water you fish most.
LENGTHS FOR VARIOUS SPEY APPLICATIONS
The AIR 2 TH series offers a range of spey rod lengths, each designed for a specific two-handed casting application—from technical trout to powerful king salmon. The length of each rod is precisely tuned to its purpose, using a blend of proprietary materials and tapers to create the perfect tool for your style of fishing.
