Sold – Winston Air 2 496-4 - ROD1166

The Winston Air 2 9'6" 4-weight is a specialized tool designed for the technical demands of spring creeks and tailwaters where drag-free drifts are non-negotiable. Often called the "Montana Spring Creek Special," this rod’s additional six inches of length provides superior reach for complex mends and high-stick nymphing without sacrificing the delicacy required for small dries. Built with a fast yet progressive action, it offers the backbone to turn over long leaders in a breeze while maintaining the sensitive, soulful feel that defines the Winston experience.

Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, this model features Winston’s advanced Boron III technology paired with next-generation S-2000 high-modulus graphite. This configuration creates a lightweight, responsive blank with exceptional recovery speed and energy transfer. The craftsmanship is unmistakable, showcasing the signature "Winston Green" finish, a nickel silver reel seat with a burled box elder insert, and a modified half-wells grip designed for all-day comfort. The result is a rod that protects light tippets against large trout and delivers pinpoint accuracy at typical fishing distances.

This pre-owned fly rod is in Great condition, showing minimal signs of use consistent with careful handling. It has been inspected to ensure all guides, ferrules, and the blank integrity meet our high standards for performance. Choosing this pre-owned model allows you to own a current, flagship rod at a significant value compared to buying new.

Upgrade your technical trout game with a rod built for precision and finesse.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

For rods, the cosmetic condition ratings are as follows:

Like New

• No nicks or scratches on the rod blank
• No scratches or chipped paint on handle or reel seat
• Completely clean cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Great

• Minor cosmetic damage including scuffing on rod blank, chipped paint or scratches on metal components
• Intact cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Good

• Cosmetic only damage (superficial scratches, scuffs, paint chips) to rod blank, cork, metal components
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

14-day money back guarantee with free return shipping. $20 restocking fee, with some exceptions. Returns Policy