Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

A Winston Fiberglass 9-foot, 8-weight Fly Rod

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Ok, lets do another fiberglass rod. Hey, we’re on a roll. This time we’ll look at a larger one. It’s a Winston fiberglass 9-foot, 3-piece, 2-tip, 8-weight fly rod. This rod came from a series Winston built –  once upon a time … Continue reading →

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A Winston Fiberglass 8-foot, 6-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Today there are a growing number of fiberglass fly rod fans. And with good reason. Glass rods can be great. So I thought it would be fun to cover another one.  Truth is I own seven Winston glass fly rods, ranging … Continue reading →

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Winston Stalker Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Available in ’70s and ’80s, the Winston Stalker fiberglass fly rods were designed to fish with the delicacy of Winston’s famous “Lettle Feller” bamboo rods; which had been around since the ’30s, and first developed for small dry flies on … Continue reading →

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A Kabuto Fly Rod

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

I spent decades on the New England coast with a 10-weight in my hand. So I appreciate large fly rods. Believe me. They get the job done where big fish and difficult conditions are the order of the day. That said, … Continue reading →

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Dialing in your Nymph Rig

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Some dry fly guys look down their nose at anglers using nymphs, especially if those anglers are employing a strike indicator.  You’ll hear those “dry” guys laughing and calling your indicator a “bobber”. Don’t let it bother you. When you think about it, you fish a … Continue reading →

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