Maximum Accuracy. Maximum Power. Maximum Line Speed. Maximum Performance. That's the Air 2 Max Fly Rod by Winston! The flagship of the traditional rod crafters from Twin Bridges, Montana, USA, designed for tough use in tropical saltwater or action-packed fishing with streamers for aggressive predators.
The new AIR 2 Max series combines award-winning materials with Winston's fastest and most powerful graphite tapers, optimizing fishing performance. Whether you're targeting local trout with a large Zonker or chasing giant tarpon in the Caribbean, these premium single-handed rods have you covered!
Each model is carefully tuned for precision, strength, and line speed, offering the best strength-to-weight ratio of any rods Winston has ever made. The AIR 2 Max series is powerful without compromising casting performance or handiness. The proprietary AIR 2 and Boron materials provide an unprecedented blend of feel, power, tracking, resilience, and lightweight – truly redefining a modern fast action fly rod. And even though the AIR 2 Max undoubtedly falls into the 'very fast action' category, it still delivers the familiar feel that loyal followers of the American rod company cherish.
Technology
The AIR 2 Max is crafted from Winston's award-winning AIR 2 and Boron materials, providing the best strength-to-weight ratio and the fastest recovery action in a fly rod to date. These materials allow unparalleled strength, precise tracking, crisp recovery, and low weight – perfect for any streamer, saltwater, or big-game fishery. Worldwide!
Components
The Winston AIR 2 Max features unique Cerecoil hard titanium stripping guides, extremely flexible and contributing to the extreme durability of these high-end rods. The guides also have ceramic inserts, incredibly smooth, generating extremely high line speeds. This means more distance with less effort, fewer backcasts, incredible line delivery, and unsurpassed durability. In addition to the stripping guides, the AIR 2 Max rods from Winston use Recoil hard titanium saltwater snake guides that are saltwater-resistant, stronger, lighter, and extremely flexible. These snake guides effortlessly shoot the line for fast casts with large flies. All models in the AIR 2 Max series feature a universal full wells handle with low bulge and short protrusions, offering a variety of grip options for anglers with different hand shapes and styles. This enhances the overall feel, line control, and comfort when battling the world's largest fish. The fighting butt provides additional relief during the fight and better balance.
In short, if you're looking for an absolute high-end rod with the best components and a very fast action, the Winston AIR 2 Max is the one for you! From local trout, sea trout, or pike fishing to saltwater fishing in tropical regions, you'll find what you need in this rod series, ensuring you own one of the best fly rods on the market.
Details:
- High-quality single-handed rods with a very fast action
- Very Fast Action Blank with innovative AIR 2 and Boron materials
- For maximum accuracy, power, line speed, and performance
- Silver reel seat made of lightweight, anodized aluminum with engraved Winston logo
- Double counter rings made of aluminum
- Full Wells grip with AAA-grade cork fighting butt
- High-end Cerecoil hard titanium construction guides with high flexibility and ceramic inserts for minimal friction
- Recoil saltwater snake guides with high flexibility and hard titanium finish for high line speeds
- 4-piece design
- Delivered in a stylish case and high-quality graphite rod tube
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA
- 30 years warranty for the registered original owner
Class | Length | Handle | Pieces | Transport Length |
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6 | 8,6 ft (2,62 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 74 cm |
6 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
7 | 8,6 ft (2,62 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 74 cm |
7 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
8 | 8,6 ft (2,62 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 74 cm |
8 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
9 | 8,6 ft (2,62 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 74 cm |
9 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
10 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
11 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
12 | 9 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells + Fighting Butt | 4 | 78 cm |
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.