R.L. Winston Microspey AIR 2 Two-Handed Fly Rod

The Winston Microspey AIR 2 is a particularly elegant and refined representative of its kind and takes two-handed casting on trout rivers to a whole new level.

The Microspey AIR 2 uses Winston's own high-performance AIR 2 boron/graphite material to give fly anglers an incredibly light and responsive action that allows ultimate presentation and higher line speeds. Overall, the Microspey AIR 2 is lighter, recovers faster, has a smoother connection and feels more pleasant. It provides exceptional feedback during the cast and on the swing. This series of ultra-light spey rods delivers incredible performance when it comes to adding movement to the swung fly, improved line control and an unmatched feel when playing fish. All rods are handcrafted at Winston in Twin Bridges, Montana, and are subject to the strictest quality controls. Only the finest components are used, all flawlessly finished. Just as we expect from Winston!

Performance: With an overall lighter blank and the fast recovery of the graphite, the Microspey AIR 2 delivers unique performance in the light two-handed category. From snap Ts and touch-and-go casts to snake rolls, this rod offers an unrivaled feel for presenting flies with every two-handed casting technique. The lower grip has been lengthened for better handling across a wide range of casting techniques. Fishing a light two-hander for trout and the like has never been so much fun!

Features: All components of the Microspey AIR 2 are geared towards trout fishing, thoughtfully combined and flawlessly finished. From the new, beautifully figured maple spacer and the down-locking reel seat in high-quality nickel silver with double locking rings to the redesigned Microspey grip made of the finest cork – Winston's craftsmanship remains unsurpassed.

Presentation: Using a brand-new Microspey taper, an unbeatable presentation is achieved. These rods still offer incredible feel, but have a crisper recovery on the forward cast. Whether you want to cast heavier Skagit heads and sink tips or swing Scandi heads with lighter leaders: the Microspey AIR 2 can handle it all!

The models:

• MICROSPEY AIR 2 — 10'9" #2: The 2WT is the shortest model in the series and is excellent for casting Scandi heads, but is also more than capable of carrying heavier Skagit heads and sink tips. This is a perfect rod for small rivers, or for larger rivers when skating caddis or presenting soft hackles. And of course you can also easily cast your typical trout streamers with this rod! We recommend a 210 grain Skagit or a 180 grain Scandi head for this model. Alternatively, you can use a full line for #5/6 single-hand rods. Complete your head with an 8 - 10 foot poly leader of around 80 grains to get a balanced setup.
• MICROSPEY AIR 2 — 11' #3: The all-round model of the series! From a flashy sculpin on the trout river to swinging tandem soft hackles – this 3WT is ready for any task. It masters both long and short casts with ease and also makes a great indicator rod for stillwater applications. Pair this versatile rod with a 240 grain Skagit or a 210 grain Scandi head and, for example, a 10 foot T-10 sink tip to get your streamer down deep.
• MICROSPEY AIR 2 — 11'3" #4: Built with extra power for bigger casts and flies, the 11'3" 4WT is the perfect choice for fishing larger waters. This powerful rod is ready for aggressive Skagit heads, yet can still handle longer lines with touch-and-go techniques for ultra-smooth performance. A 300 grain Skagit or 275 grain Scandi head paired with a 10-12 foot tip is a perfect match for this amazing rod.

Details:

• Lightweight, short two-handed rod for fishing for trout and the like
• Action: medium fast. True Winston feel with faster blank recovery for better control in wind and at distance
• Material: Boron III technology in the grip section, with AIR 2 S-2000 graphite in all rod sections
• Grip: Redesigned special Microspey grip with slim diameter, 11-inch fore grip and a longer 4-inch lower grip (27.9 cm + 10.1 cm)
• Guides: stripping guides with TiCH finish and nano plasma ring, special chrome snake guides, oversized tip top
• 4-piece design
• Supplied in a high-quality graphite tube and cloth rod sock with logo
• Designed and handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA