AIR 2 MAX

AIR 2 MAX

(43 customer reviews)

$1,295.00

Winston Air 2 Max

ELIMINATING EXCUSES

MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE.

MAX Accuracy. MAX Power. MAX Line Speed. MAX Performance.

Utilizing our newest innovative material platform found in the award-winning AIR 2 in conjunction with our fastest and most powerful tapers to date, the new AIR 2 Max series optimize performance in saltwater, warmwater, and large freshwater fishing applications across the globe. Each model has been meticulously tuned for accuracy, lifting strength, and line speed, boasting the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any rod we’ve ever made. The AIR 2 Max models are powerful without compromising castability or lightness in-hand. Our proprietary AIR 2 materials create unprecedented feel, power, tracking, recovery, and lightweight performance – truly redefining fast-action performance for any saltwater and big-game application worldwide.

Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod
HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES
ACTION: Very Fast.
GRIP : 7″ full wells grip on 6-10wts. 8″ full wells grip on 11-12wts. Premium Flor Grade Cork.
REEL SEAT: Silver lightweight anodized aluminum. Barrell engraved with R.L. Winston Script logo. Double uplocking aluminum rings. 1 ½” Fighting Butt on 6-10wts, 2 ½“Fighting Butt on 11-12wts.
STRIPPING GUIDES: Cerecoil hard titanium construction with high flexibility and Ceramic insert.
SNAKE GUIDES: Recoil saltwater snake guides with hard titanium finish and high flexibility.
SECTIONS: 4
STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.
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(43 customer reviews)
AIR 2 MAX REVIEWS

43 reviews for AIR 2 MAX

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Dave Langan

I am a long time Winston customer from the IM6 days and have a number of IM6 rods that I cherish. I have had several Winston salt rods from the early boron days. I principally fish for striped bass on Cape Cod Bay. I fish a lot. I live there for the season so most mornings I am out. Some days are windy, some are calm. Some days call for big and/or weighted flies. Some days are small flies and sight fishing with a long and (for stripers) light leader. The Air 2 MAX is by far the best casting, most fun rod I have owned for inshore saltwater applications. Very light in the hand and it just handles everything with ease.

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Tim Goeken

Wish I could attach photo of the beautiful Silver Salmon caught on this rod.

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Todd Kramer

These rods are IT! Cork is comfortable to hold, which is nice when you're holding onto a cannon. These rods cast beautifully and fight fish strong. They can't be match!

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Todd Kramer

These rods are IT! Cork is comfortable to hold, which is nice when you're holding onto a cannon. These rods cast beautifully and fight fish strong. They can't be match!

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Todd Kramer

These rods are IT! Cork is comfortable to hold, which is nice when you're holding onto a cannon. These rods cast beautifully and fight fish strong. They can't be match!

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Philip Lynch

Just returned this evening from the Missouri out of Craig Montana, fishing was fabulous, Air 2 Max 9'/6wt. Was like a point and shoot exercise. We fished to heads for several hours each day. Ideal and windy conditions, the rod is exceptionally fast and yet has the Winston 'touch' us Winston dedicated users have become accustomed to. It is everything I had hope for and more. If You truly need a real fly fishing rod with fast action, this is the answer. It is no broom handle with guides, this rod is a work of art.

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Griz

Winston owners know what love is. It's that special feel you get when casting a fine Winston rod. While most anglers choose Winston rods for trout fishing, some venture into salty waters and want that same feel, with power to deliver in harsh conditions. The Air 2 Max weaves together power, performance, and that Winston smoothness into a rod that feels like an old friend right out of the tube.

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Richard Schmidt

This isn't your grandad's Winston. This is an absolute rocket launcher with the ability to shoot a ton of line with one back cast. The rod really shines when you have to pick up a lot of line off the water and make another cast. The 8 weight has quickly become my favorite rod in my quiver. Perfect balance of weight and strength. I can't recommend this rod enough for the short cast you need for Mississippi redfish to the long accurate shots for bonefish on a sandy Bahama flat

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T. Tran

I appreciate how I can make tight loops and cast accurately with wind. Fished it for a good week on Oahu recently. I own 3 other premium 8wt saltwater rods in similar price range and this is now my go to. It is lightweight in the hand for all day work. Cosmetically, it is gorgeous too. The handle feels compact and perfectly fits my grip.

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Justin Bachert

I've been fortunately enough to be a (small) part of the evolution of this rod and can without a doubtsay they're some of the best throwing rods on the market. Air Jordans alone cannot make you dunk from the foul-line, but 2-3 couldn't do it without them! Just like the Jordan's, these rods have that light weight performance. Arguably the lightest you'll cast. The Air 2 Max performs in every weight, for every FL saltwater species I've targeted. It's the rod you want in your hand when your dream fish comes swimming towards you, high and happy!

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5.0 Rating
1-5 of 43 reviews
  1. Dave Langan us
    Reviewer
    9' 9wgt... just a fabulous rod!

    I am a long time Winston customer from the IM6 days and have a number of IM6 rods that I cherish. I have had several Winston salt rods from the early boron days. I principally fish for striped bass on Cape Cod Bay. I fish a lot. I live there for the season so most mornings I am out. Some days are windy, some are calm. Some days call for big and/or weighted flies. Some days are small flies and sight fishing with a long and (for stripers) light leader. The Air 2 MAX is by far the best casting, most fun rod I have owned for inshore saltwater applications. Very light in the hand and it just handles everything with ease.

    Image #1 from Dave Langan
  2. Andrew us
    Reviewer
    9ft 8wt

    Here in Charleston, a lot of the shots we take at redfish can be 15 feet from the boat or 70 feet from the boat. You may be cruising a summertime mudflat and see a fish appear out of nowhere, or you may see them schooling down a creek that’s blocked off to you by an oysterbed and need to launch out line as far as you can. This rod does both of those things incredibly. It gets a tremendous amount of praise on other reviews for its distance capabilities, but not nearly enough in my opinion on it’s short game as well. In terms of accuracy, this thing is like a rifle. Pick a spot in front of the fish and put the fly there. That simple. It carries bulky redfish flys with ease and has serious backbone to handle fish. I don’t think I’d hesitate to fish for Louisiana bulls with this 8. Does well with heavier lines, bonefish plus or grand slam would be my recommendation for most flats fishing scenarios.

  3. John Garrett us
    Reviewer
    AIR 2 MAX - 9' 8wt is MONEY!

    When it came to deciding what rod I really wanted to take to Hawaii for big bones, hands down my first choice was the Winston Air 2 Max. After casting multiple rods for comparison…it was an easy choice. It is such a pleasure to cast, powerful rod, that is supper accurate. The easier I cast it the better, and in saying that, if I need to push it…it can handle that too. I couldn’t be more happier with the decision to go with the Air 2 Max. As an adult male, it’s probably one of the better choices I’ve made in my life 🙂 I highly recommend anyone who is considering a rod for chasing saltwater species to take a HARD look at the Air 2 Max…it doesn’t disappoint! Nuff Said.

  4. David Hulsey us
    Verified owner
    Air 2 Max 9 WT.

    This rod is perfect powerhouse for launching heavy sinking lines with streamers or surface poppers to our freshwater lake stripers here in the South. It’ll get it done for bull reds too!

  5. Tim Goeken us
    Verified owner
    Happy with quality. Exceptional feel and performance.

    Wish I could attach photo of the beautiful Silver Salmon caught on this rod.

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