Sep 16, 2024

Introducing the Pure 2 from Winston - 100% MORE FEEL. 100% MORE HEART.

Name: R.L. Winston Rods PURE 2
Brand: R.L. Winston Rods
SKU: PUR2-834-4C
Price: 995.0 USD
Availability: InStock

by Big Sky Anglers

Introducing the Pure 2 from Winston - 100% MORE FEEL. 100% MORE HEART.

Here at Big Sky Anglers we have a special place in our hearts for those beautiful green rods made by our friends over at RL Winston in Twin Bridges, Montana. The tradition, legacy, and soul of Trout Country are apparent as soon as you pick up a Winston Rod. It’s called the “Winston Feel”, and no other model epitomizes this more than the Pure.

We were pleased to learn that Winston’s most recent design efforts were going back to their roots, and focusing on the new Pure 2. Updated with new, lighter, more advanced graphite and resins, the Pure 2 has all of the elements of a contemporary, cutting edge fly rod married perfectly with the look and feel of a classic Winston.

We’ve had a chance to fish and cast the new Pure 2 this summer, and feel that it is a superior dry fly tool. Longtime Winston alumni will find the rod to feel lighter, and the action to be more crisp and lively than previous models. Though, we found that pairing the rod with a line having a slightly heavier front taper like the SA Amplitude Infinity (especially with the 9’ 4wt & 5wt) will bend the rod deeper awakening some of that vintage “Winston Feel”without overloading the tip, a true testament to the new materials and design.

We’re excited to have the new Pure 2 available now, online and in the shop. If you’re ready to pick up your new favorite dry fly rod, or have any questions, please don’t hesitate dropping us a line or swinging by the shop.

$995.00

Length

8'3"

9'0"

Weight

4wt

5wt

100% MORE FEEL. 100% MORE HEART.

Introducing the new PURE 2. Crafted for anglers who demand both precision and joy on the water. Building on our 95 year legacy of excellence of crafting the world's finest fly rods for trout, this rod embodies the essence of the "Pure" fly fishing experience: a deep connection to fly fishing and free from distractions. With our revolutionary NanoParticle graphite technology, the PURE 2 offers unparalleled lightness, strength, and sensitivity, enhancing the feel of every cast. Designed for the world’s most technical trout fisheries, from tailwaters to small streams, these rods deliver flawless dry fly presentations and protect delicate tippets with ease. From the first cast, you'll feel the magic of Winston’s purest and most sacred of rod designs.

PURE 2 SPECIFICATIONS

ACTION: Medium-Fast.
MATERIAL: NEW NanoParticle Double-bonded graphite technology.
GRIP: Flor grade cork 6.5” Cigar Grip.
GUIDES: Chrome Nanolite stripper guide and chrome plated, light wire snakes.
SECTIONS: 4.
STORAGE: Premium Graphite Tube and Logo Rod Sock.
MANUFACTURED: Designed and Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA

CRAFTED IN THE HEART OF TROUT COUNTRY:

Introducing the new PURE 2 - meticulously crafted for anglers who demand precision and performance on the water. The name “Pure” is an intense and unfiltered feeling of happiness that arises from all the genuine love and connection we experience fishing. This continuation of the “Pure” name reflects our commitment to crafting a rod that enhances the connection between angler and water, free from distractions and complications.

For the last five decades, we’ve been headquartered in the middle of Trout Country, on the banks of the legendary Jefferson, Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Ruby Rivers, each serving as our incredible R&Dlab. Our proximity to these world-class trout waters has helped us authentically craft premium, application specific rods to help anglers present dry flies to picky fish and feel a sense of joy and freedom.

For 2025, we’re pleased to introduce the latest edition of Trout Country, the new PURE 2, adding to a legacy of building the world’s most beautiful rods for the most technical fisheries, to match your own genuine love, connection, and experience to fly fishing’s purest form.

PURE 2 TECHNOLOGY: PRESENTATION, PERFECTED.

The PURE 2 uses our new versatile double-bonded NanoParticle graphite technology. This incredible material enhances both performance and presentation yet creates an unbelievably stable rod blank with exceptional feel. Ultimately, NanoParticle technology
enhances the classic Winston action and improves lightness, durability, and strength, while easily loading at typical trout fishing distances. We’re excited to introduce this incredible technology to help anglers achieve perfect performance and more enjoyment
on the water.

PURE 2: NANOPARTICLE TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

1. NanoParticle Technology forms a “double-bond” to the resin and graphite to increase stress distribution by up to 30%, creating the world’s most consistent actions and intuitive casting rods.
2. NanoParticles increase a rod’s strength by 24% as compared to standard resin, increasing fish fighting power.
3. Creates thinner blank walls to transmit more feel.
4. Incredible hoop strength for more stability for improved loop control and pin-point accuracy.
5. NanoParticle Technology has a lower resin content, yielding lighter blanks
allowing for more connection on long and short casts.
6. Gives more liveliness to a rod’s action, allowing for feel up close and reserve power
when needed.

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