PURE - R.L. Winston Fly Rods (2024)

$995.00

Dry fly and delicate presentation rods

The PURE series (2-5wt) won IFTD’s Best of Show for freshwater rods in 2018, and for good reason: The ability of these medium-action rods to present flies in a delicate and accurate manner is unmatched, making them perfect for technical waters like the Henry’s Fork, spring creeks and backcountry beaver ponds filled with wary brookies. The 2 and 3wts are perfect for small streams, while the 4 and 5wts are ideal for larger rivers and fish that still require a light touch. All rods come with our graphite tube and logo rod sock.

SKU: pureCategories: Products, Rods

Available Options

Rod ModelPriceStockQuantity
2wt, 7'0", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0017
3wt, 6'6", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0013
3wt, 7'6", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.000
4wt, 7' 6", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0025
4wt, 8'0", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0024
4wt, 8'6", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0026
4wt, 9'0", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.0021
5wt, 9'0", 4pc, Cigar, Wood$995.000

ACTION: Medium.

GRIP DESIGN: 6” cigar.

REEL SEAT: Tiger Maple Reel Seat with uplocking Nickel Silver hardware.

GUIDES: Chrome nanolite stripper guide/chrome plated, light wire snake guides.

SECTIONS: 4.

STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.

MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA.

2wt: Meant for casting microscopic dry flies on the lightest tippet, and bends into the butt section with the weight of a small trout.

3wt: Fun rods meant for small stream fishing. From the ultra-short 6’6” version to the 7’6″, these 3 weights will excel at any small stream or extremely delicate presentation.

4wt: If you’re obsessed with feeding small flies to picky fish, our selection of 4 weight PUREs blend accuracy, delicacy, and fish fighting strength. Think any spring creek from Paradise Valley, Montana, to the world renowned Driftless area in Wisconsin.

5wt: From dry fly fishing on bigger western rivers, to light nymphing and small streamers the 5 weight PURE will provide the classic Winston feel in a taper that adds more accuracy and line control.

Features

Advanced Boron III light line rods

Moderate Action with Quick Recovery that will allow for open loops required 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.

Customer Reviews

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David Magee

Perfect Presentation Partner…

I am a qualified Fly Fishing Guide.
For me, dry fly fishing is the essence of the sport. I fish water in the Rocky Mountains where I live. The art of presenting a dry fly like a natural is an absolute necessity when the hatch goes off. There no better rod in my experience than a Winston Pure!
Everything must work in unison. The line, leader and tippet must be thoughtfully chosen to compliment your fly rod. The Winston Pure is the angling instrument that conducts this presentation harmony…
I fish my 9 foot 4 weight Pure to accomplish that perfect presentation. I love the simple elegance of this rod. The Pure is a patient partner. When you time the rise to perfection. The Fly lands with no notice, just like the Caddis it imitates…
A Perfect Presentation Partner…

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Augie Thorne

Love this rod!

The pure is the do it all rod. Summer dries, of course. Nymph rig **** yes. Streamers, go for it. I love this rod all over Colorado and California. Couldn’t ask for a better maker than the rl Winston.

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Mike Mercer

Love the Pure rods!

I have been fishing the Winston Pure rods for most of my dry fly fishing since they came out - it would be hard to imagine a better tool for this application. Lots of line speed yet with a comfortable load at both short and long distances, easy on lighter tippets, exceptionally accurate, super lightweight, fun to fight all sizes of fish with...for me it is the perfect dry fly tool. Mike Mercer

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Tyler Amory

PUREly the only rod you need.

I've casted many, MANY rods in my life. I've fished, broke, dropped, and lost plenty. The 590 Pure is by far my most cherished stick. This thing will wing a #10 chubby into the rollers of the Madison on a 30mph+ windy day, while simultaneously turning around and dropping a #20 rusty spinner on to a Henry's Fork brown's nose the very next day. Do yourself a favor and pick one up.

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Jeff R.

Pure FUN!

9’ 5 weight is just a dreamy, smooth, dry fly flicking machine. Fit and finish are spectacular. It sings with a true to weight line. I’m looking forward to many, many summer evenings with a handful of dry flies and my Pure. Thank you to the fine folks in Twin Bridges!

PURE - R.L. Winston Fly Rods (2024)
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