Pack & Travel Performance with AIR 2 Technology

AIR 2 - 5-Piece Fly Rods 
All the classic Winston feels”now in a true 5-piece travel format. AIR 2 delivers a light swing weight, quick recovery, and that buttery presentation Winston is famous for, with enough backbone for wind, longer leaders, or small streamers. Pack it anywhere, fish it everywhere.

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Description

The new AIR 2 5-Piece brings our award-winning AIR 2 material platform to a travel-ready trout rod designed for anglers who chase wild fish in wild places. Built with our nano-particle graphite and resin system, these rods are incredibly light, exceptionally strong, and deliver the unmatched Winston feel in a compact design that fits easily into airline carry-ons, backpacks, or tight storage spaces. Every model is designed to maintain the smooth loading, accurate presentations, and delicate tippet protection of our award-winning 4-piece models, in a travel-ready five-piece platform. The AIR 2 5-Piece redefines packable performance, giving traveling and adventurous anglers the Winston experience anywhere fly fishing takes them.

The new AIR 2 5-piece rods feature a unique medium-fast action that gives anglers incredible versatility for various applications. With an action positioned perfectly between our AIR 2 and PURE 2 models, they offer anglers optimal versatility in a distinctive, compact design that compliments our award-winning 4-piece rods.

Model by Model Breakdown

9' - 4wt. 5-piece

The ultimate companion for backcountry lakes and small, technical streams. Incredibly light and responsive, it delivers delicate presentations with pinpoint accuracy, making it a cutthroat trout's worst nightmare. Packs small, casts beautifully, and feels at home miles from the nearest trailhead.

9' - 5wt. 5-piece

A true travel workhorse. Compact enough to carry-on, yet versatile enough for windy days in Patagonia and casting larger dry flies on Western rivers like the South Fork of the Snake, Green and, Madison. From singler dries, to hoppers and droppers on your home water, the 5 weight strikes that perfect balance of power and feel, giving you confidence whether you're fishing close or reaching for distant seams.

9' - 6wt. 5-piece

Built for big water and bigger fish. Whether you're turning over long leaders in New Zealand for wary trophy browns and rainbows, casting streamers into a stiff headwind, or wrestling heavy trout from deep runs, this 6-weight delivers the backbone, accuracy, and finesse you need for the most demanding conditions.

Features

• ACTION: Medium Fast.
• MATERIAL: AIR 2 Graphite with NanoParticle resin.
• GRIP: 6.5" Cigar.
• REEL SEAT: Figured Box Elder With Uplocking Nickel Silver Hardware.
• GUIDES: Light Wire, Hard Chrome Slick Coated Shooting Guides.
• SECTIONS: 5.
• STORAGE: 24.5" Extra-Small Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
• MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.

Specs

Model	Line Weight	Length	Grip	Sections
490-5	4	9'	Flor Grad Cigar with  Uplocking Box Elder	5
590-5	5	9'	Flor Grad Cigar with  Uplocking Box Elder	5
690-5	6	9'	Flor Grad Cigar with  Uplocking Box Elder	5

Why You'll Love It

• Travel-ready 5-piece build fits carry-on bags and backcountry packs

• Smooth, fast-recovering action for accurate, quiet presentations

• Light swing weight with excellent tracking and loop stability

• Winston craftsmanship: deep green finish, premium hardware, fine cork

• Versatile trout tool: dries, emergers, soft hackles, and light nymph rigs

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