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Winston Boron IIx Fly Rods

Boron is five times as strong and twice as stiff as steel, yet lighter than aluminum; it lets us add 25% more strength to graphite while significantly reducing weight. Our Boron IIx rods take full advantage of this material's amazing properties and have redefined the fast-action category. They are responsive, powerful, highly accurate fly rods with a very wide casting range. Whether it's gentle presentations up close or long casts of 100 feet, a Boron IIx can do it all. Incredibly light, these rods are a pleasure to cast all day, even the 10 and 12 weights. Cast one today. You will be amazed.

All outfits come with the rod, reel, line and backing. Click here to see a list of reel combinations that we have put together to go with these rods.

**These spey rods come with outfits 2 sizes larger than normal line sizes.

Length Line Pieces Wt. (oz.) Rod Outfit  
12'6" Spey** 6/7 4 5 3/4 $880.00 $1042.00 add
11' Spey ** 7 4 4 3/4 $830.00 $1107.00 add
13'3"spey** 7/8 4 6 5/8 $880.00 $1157.00 add
13'spey** 8/9 4 6 3/4 $880.00 $1177.00 add
14'spey** 8/9 4 7 3/4 $900.00 $1197.00 add
15'spey** 9/10 4 9 $945.00 $1552.00 add

7-Weight

11' - A light and very popular rod in the true Boron IIx action, this rod handles easily as a single-hand or two-hand rod for a wide variety of fishing applications. This rod rates in the range of 401-432 grains.*

6/7-Weight

12'6" - The ultimate light-line, summer steelhead rod. Think Deschutes, Grande Ronde, North Umpqua. It is configured for double-handed casting and is rated at 400-430 grains.*

7/8-Weight

13'3" - Originally designed for summer steelhead, this rod has proven to be incredibly diverse: fishing dry lines and skaters, as well as 3"-long files on dredger sink tips. Rated in the range of 447-478 grains.*

8/9-Weight

13' - Designed for medium-sized salmon and steelhead rivers, this lightweight, accurate rod will appeal to anglers who prefer a 13' length. Rates at 493-524 grains.*

8/9-Weight

14' - With the ability to handle a wide range of fishing conditions and casting styles, this 14' has gained a following for its unique combination of power and finesse. If you can only own one two-handed rod, this is it. Its range would be 524-555 grains.*

9/10-Weight

15' - If you're after large salmon and steelhead in big water, this 15' spey rod is the call. Very powerful, but with the responsiveness for which the Boron IIx series is known. Its range would be 585-618 grains.*
 

Winston Boron II-MX Fly Rods
Introducing the fresh and saltwater Boron II-MX series. MX stands for maximum, as in maximum power, distance and fish fighting capabilites. The 5 and 6 weights are slightly stiffer and faster than their Boron IIx counterparts; the 7 through 12-weights are true "guns" that can handle sinking lines, big files and adverse wind conditions. While all seven models feature faster actions and are capable of making long distance, 100+ foot casts, they will amaze you with their reponsiveness and light weight. The rods come with a cork fighting butt and our new double locking reel seat. Whether you're chucking 6" long "grocery" flies or battling fly rod humbling winds, a Boron II-MX will get the job done.

All outfits come with the rod, reel, line and backing. Click here to see a list of reel combinations that we have put together to go with these rods.

11'6" comes with 8 weight outfit----12'3" comes with 9 weight outfit

Length Line Pieces Wt. (oz.) Rod Outfit  
9'
4
4
3 1/8
$760.00
 $902.00 add
9'
5
4
3 1/4
$760.00
 $912.00 add
9'6"
5
4
3 3/8
$760.00
 $912.00 add
9'
6
4
3 1/4
$760.00
 $912.00 add
9'6"
6
4
3 1/2
$760 .00
 $912.00 add
11'6"**
6/7
4
5
$835.00
 $997.00 add
9'
7
4
3 5/8
$770.00
 $932.00 add
9'6"
7
4
3 3/4
$770.00
 $932.00 add
12'3"**
7/8
4
 6 1/8
$895.00
 $1172.00 add
9'
8
4
3 3/4
$770.00
 $932.00 add
9'
9
4
4 1/8
$780.00
 $1057.00 add
9'
10
4
4 1/4
$800.00
 $1097.00 add
9'
12
4
5 1/8
$820.00
 $1427.00 add
 

4-Weight

Light, yet powerful, the 9' 4-weight is an ideal trout rod for aggressive nymphing and casting big dries.

5-Weight

The fastest-action 5-weights we've ever made. These rods are ideal for big trout and smallmouth bass.

6-Weight

From streamer fishing for browns to battling monster pike, these 6-weights are up to the task. Great for summer steelhead, Atlantic salmon and schoolie stripers, too. Both rods can handle the large indicators and flesh files used in Alaska.

7-Weight

Faster-action 7-weights that are perfect for making long casts to bonefish and redfish, or throwing big poppers to snook and largemouth bass. Use the 9'6" for silver, chum and smaller king salmon in Alaska.

8-Weight

The power and strength of this rod is remarkable. It can handle a 350-grain line with ease, making it a great choice for stripers, Atlantic salmon and steelhead.

9-Weight

An all-around, hardcore rod that can handle a wide range of fly lines. Perfect for big striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, baby tarpon, king salmon, permit and more.

10-Weight

An extremely powerful 10-weight that weighs in at just over 4 ounces. The choice for big winds, big flies and fish like permit, giant trevally, tarpon and dorado.

12-Weight

When the wind discourages others from heading out, you'll appreciate owning this powerful, accurate 12-weight. The perfect rod for casting sinking lines at night to large tarpon or fighting marlin and sailfish.

6/7-Weight

11'6" With an eye on the detailed blending of quality, consitency, and power, this rod will meet the expections of the angler who has a desire for the switch rod application with slighty shorter heads and heavier tips. Great in the surf for casting overhead, as well as spey style on a smaller steelhead or Atlantic salmon stream. Grain weight ranger would be 430-469 grains*

7/8-Weight

12'3" Slightly longer for a great balance on line weight, this rod will be the next step up from the 11'6". Depending on your fishing application, this rod will run in the range of 493-524 grains.*