THE NEW WINSTON PURE LIGHT LINE SERIES
Pure Feel. Pure Presentation. Pure Fun.
Presenting the new Winston PURE light line series. For those who prefer to fish with a light touch.
These moderate action rods feature a quick recovery that allows for open loops for fine dry fly presentation along with the ability to generate faster line speed for different conditions. The slim profile provides a better connection to the rod while the proprietary design puts presentation and tippet protection as the first priority.
WEIGHTS: 2 thru 5wt.
ACTION: Medium
SECTIONS: 4
GUIDES: Chrome nanolite stripper guide/chrome plated, light wire snake guides
REEL SEAT: Nickel Silver with figured Maple insert
STORAGE: Premium graphite rod tube with embroidered logo rod sock
RETAIL PRICE: $850
HIGHLIGHTS
– Advanced Boron III light line rods
– Moderate action with quick recovery that allows for open loops for fine dry fly presentation
along with the ability to generate faster line speed as required for different conditions
– True Winston Progressive Action
– Slim profile with fine grip and guide configurations for better connection to the rod
– Proprietary design puts presentation and tippet protection as the first priority
– Ideal for light nymph and dry fly fishing applications
– Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, MT
| WEIGHT | LENGTH | GRIP | ROD PRICE | BLANK PRICE |
| 2wt. | 7′ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 3wt. | 6’6″ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 3wt. | 7′ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 3wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 4wt. | 5’9″ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 4wt. | 7’6″ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 4wt. | 8′ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 4wt. | 8’6″ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 4wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
| 5wt. | 9′ | CIGAR | $850 | $425 |
Just picked up my new Pure 8′ 4-weight. I have an 8′ 4-weight BIIIx and an 8.5′ 4-weight Air as well as old IM6 from way back when. Comparing the three newer rods I noticed the handle on the Pure is about half an inch shorter than the BIIIx and Air rods in the same weight. I’m loving the feel of the Pure and was just wondering what the thought process was with the shorter grip. I don’t have overly big hands and the rod casts like a dream so not concerned, just curious. Thanks for any feedback. By the way, you hit this one out of the park so Kudos go to everyone from design, production, finishing and final check. Great job!
Thanks for the note and kind words Timothy! Yes – the grip was designed shorter on the Pure. A couple things – the shorter grip keeps one’s hand lower on the rod, which provide more feel, and a more progressive action. While it’s only shorter by an inch, it’s really amazing how much that contributes to the delicate design of the Pure series. A longer grip puts the hand higher on the rod blank and in turn, the rod action gives faster feedback to the angler.