VSL rods aren't merely a series of lightweight, high line speed graphite rods. They're an incredible design upgrade at an equally incredible price. For the first time, progressive, fast action rods from Winston are available for just over $300. VSL stands for "very smooth and light." Utilizing design attributes from our higher end graphite rods, the VSL series provides power and smooth, balanced performance. They feature a beautiful olive gold color with a hint of metallic luster, amber colored wraps and a nickel silver reel seat with wood insert. The gold aluminum rod tube is printed with the Winston name
| Size | Length | Weight | Action | Price / Rod Blank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Weight | 7'6" | 2 9/10 | Fast | $319 / $191 |
| 4-Weight | 8' | 3 | Fast | $319 / $191 |
| 8'6" | 3 | Fast | ||
| 9' | 3 1/10 | Fast | ||
| 5-Weight | 7'6" | 3 | Fast | $319 / $191 |
| 8'6" | 3 1/10 | Fast | ||
| 9' | 3 3/10 | Fast | ||
| 6-Weight | 9' | 3 2/5 | Fast | $319 / $191 |
| 7-Weight | 9' | 4 1/2 | Fast | $328 / $197 |
| 10' | 4 7/10 | Fast | ||
| 8-Weight | 9' | 4 1/2 | Fast | $328 / $197 |
| 9'6" | 4 7/10 | Fast | ||
| 9-Weight | 9' | 4 7/10 | Fast | $328 / $197 |
| 10-Weight | 9' | 5 3/10 | Fast | $328 / $197 |
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A shorter-length rod for fishing streams and spring creeks with small and medium-sized dries.
A shorter-length rod for fishing streams and spring creeks with small and medium-sized dries.
These rods can handle bigger flies, weighted patterns and a fair amount of wind.
These rods can handle bigger flies, weighted patterns and a fair amount of wind.
These rods can handle bigger flies, weighted patterns and a fair amount of wind.
If they could own one rod, most trout anglers would buy a 5-weight. Versatile rods that will cast everything from tiny dries to streamers.
If they could own one rod, most trout anglers would buy a 5-weight. Versatile rods that will cast everything from tiny dries to streamers.
If they could own one rod, most trout anglers would buy a 5-weight. Versatile rods that will cast everything from tiny dries to streamers.
A rod for larger trout, nymphs and streamers. Ideal for both floating and sinking lines.
Great big water, big fish streamer rods. The 10' is a longer rod designed for steelhead and salmon.
Great big water, big fish streamer rods. The 10' is a longer rod designed for steelhead and salmon.
Whether you're after salmon, steelhead or a saltwater species like bonefish, this rod will meet your needs.
Whether you're after salmon, steelhead or a saltwater species like bonefish, this rod will meet your needs.
Designed with big stripers in mind, this rod is also terrific for hard-fighting fish like snook and large redfish.
The VSL for such species as jack crevalle, permit and cobia.
Handle: Cigar on 3 thru 6-wt.; Full Wells on 7 thru 10-wt.
Sections: 4
Reel Seat: Nickel Silver Uplock with wood insert on 3 thru 6-wt., Nickel Silver Anodized Aluminum Uplock with 1" EVA/Cork fighting butt on 7 thru 10-wt.
6/7 - Weight, 12'6" : (Weight Oz) 7.75 (Action) FAST (Price) $439
This light weight fast action rod is a great choice for skating dry flies to steelhead or when fishing for larger trout like sea-run browns. Grain weight range is 401-432 grains.
8/9 - Weight, 14' : (Weight Oz) 9.5 (Action) FAST (Price) $439
An all-around rod that will handle larger water. Whether you're going after salmon on the Restigouche or steelhead on the Thompson, this rod will be up to the task. Grain weight range is 447-478 grains.
Handle: Two Handed.
Sections: 4
Reel Seat: Anodized Aluminum Uplock
Blanks: 6/7 and 7/8 Weight: $263
The VSL series of rods offer Winston's unmatched attention to detail, superior taper design, and a lightweight in-hand feel. I carry two 9' 6 wt VSL's in my boat at all times as our waters in Montana often call for a change in fishing technique on short notice. The easy casting yet powerful VSL can handle anything from dry flies to streamers. It is nice not having to change rods when changing fishing styles, and the VSL does it with ease and legendary Winston performance.
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