How Fly Rods are Made | R.L. Winston Rod Company | Behind The Brand | Fly Fishing

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  • We wanted to see what almost 100 years of mastering the craft of fly rod building looks like. So, we took a trip up North to R.L. Winston Rod Company, where we were able to take a look behind the brand of this legendary fly fishing company and see how each Winston green fly rod is made from start to finish.
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:21 History of R.L. Winston Rod Company
    09:33 Prepping the Mandrel
    10:20 Rolling the Graphite Tube
    11:22 Applying Cellophane Tape
    11:55 Cutting Graphite Flags
    13:35 Removing Cellophane Tape from Graphite Tube
    14:05 Sanding Graphite Tube
    14:35 Cutting Fly Rod Ferrules
    15:20 Gluing Cork Fly Rod Grip
    15:49 Gluing Fly Rod Tip Tops
    16:17 Applying Epoxy to Fly Rod Guides
    17:16 Calligraphy
    19:49 Creating Fly Rod Reel Seat
    21:08 Outro
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  • @straithill5965
    @straithill5965 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Winston- the reason that someone said that anyone who thinks money can't buy happiness never bought himself a really nice fly rod! Love'm- history, tradition, quality, and commitment.

  • @jakeroth3879
    @jakeroth3879 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just became an empty nester. Dropped my youngest off at his dorm last Sunday. Very soon will I be able to fish with the rods I want and Winston is on my list. Great video!!!

    • @GoblueJohn
      @GoblueJohn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just bought an Air 2 6 wt few months back and I think I cried casting it my first time. It’s like unlike anything I’ve ever casted. I’m forever Winston from here on out. It’s the way a fly rod should feel. Now I understand when people say that Winston rods have a soul to them.

  • @anhatur
    @anhatur ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can imagine the sales manager talking to his boss:
    "Hey, I've got contact with these TH-camrs who want to make a tour of the plant. I'll give them a tour at the museum, and if they seem legit, can you show them around the factory?"
    It's great, actually. Well done. And I may get myself one of those Pure rods one day, for the small rivers and streams that I like so much.

  • @stevebrowne7709
    @stevebrowne7709 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been fly fishing for over sixty years and purchased my first Winston fly rod in the early 1970's - an 8 1/2 foot 7-weight IM6 (graphite model). I still fish that rod today and own three other Winstons as well. IMO, Winston makes the very best fly rods available bar none! I have owned and fished rods by Sage, Loomis, Orvis, Scott, T & T, Hardy, Powell, Leonard, and a few other lesser brands and none are better than Winston.
    You may have heard Winston owners talk about "the Winston feel." The rods are a pleasure to cast and each can handle a wide variety of fishing conditions and fish sizes. The rods are powerful yet smooth in presentation, they are durable in construction yet very fine in their smallest details, and they have great strength in fighting power yet they can finesse with delicacy when needed.
    Years ago I took my 7 weight Winston to Alaska to flyfish for 12-15 lb silver salmon that were very aggressive. A number of other fishermen and a few of the guides in our party actually laughed when I showed up with this "long skinny rod" to do battle with salmon. Yes, there ended up being a number of broken rods in our party but not my Winston. It out-fished every heavy rod in the party and many of the fishermen commented on the fact that my little fly rod seemed "invincible."
    Just one more thing. Nothing was mentioned in the video about the Winston Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. The company stands behind their product like no other that I have experienced in the fly rod industry. But here's the kicker: I have never had to call upon that guarantee with any of the four Winston fly rods that I own. I have never had a failure, a break down or a problem with any of them! When you purchase a Winston rod from an authorized dealer, register it, and care for it, you have made a lifetime investment. (I have no personal involvement with the RL Winston Company)

  • @jackbenson2026
    @jackbenson2026 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lefty Kreh introduced me to my first Winston Fly Rod at A Denver Sportsman Show years ago. I’ve been a fan ever since. This video really brought that memory back home. That green rod in my hand sometimes mesmerizes me to the point I forget I’m suppose to fish with it.

  • @edwardmlotkiewicz2343
    @edwardmlotkiewicz2343 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have two Winston rods, an 8'6" 4 weight and a 9' 12 weight. Best rods I 've owned in addition to the 7'9" 5 weight Orvis Superfine my wife got me for my retirement. My son cast his Sage and my 8'6" Winston and told me to get him a Winston, I did. Can't beat that Winston feel.

  • @1959TheBear
    @1959TheBear ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Winston, been on em so long, I have several I M 6 with down locking reel seats! You even put my name and " In memory of Mom and Dad" on the rods. I did come visit and Deano Pagagno, gave us the tour.

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Merci beaucoups !!!!!!! Tes cannes a' mouche sont magnifique ! Bon travail ! Bonjour de Nouvelle Orleans .

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those guys at Winston are artisans!

  • @joshludlow1431
    @joshludlow1431 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thats awesome how the rods are created, especially the calligraphy...Amazing

  • @johnvanderwalker4830
    @johnvanderwalker4830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The finest rod I have ever fished. Good to see the care in the making of such a fine instrument.

  • @johnshand6176
    @johnshand6176 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video of a true American Icon! Just about to get a 5wt to fish the Tongariro River down under in NZ.

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Love My Winston! They deserve every Penny they get for a Rod. What a remarkable process! I think You could make a Bamboo rod in less time? Yes? No? Back in the day they said a Cane Rod takes a builder about a Week. So they based the prices on a weeks Labor Plus Materials and a Profit margin.

  • @x-itgamingandtech6513
    @x-itgamingandtech6513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need a fly fish food road trip to all the different fly rod company's in the US!

  • @benrodriguez9408
    @benrodriguez9408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Winston rods are beautifuly made. Ive always admired them but never could afford one. Maybe some day.

  • @tysobol
    @tysobol 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this behind the scenes look at their operation. I've only ever been in the front of the building, but it's incredible getting the full tour

  • @timtollett8513
    @timtollett8513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolute best fly rods made! Have been fishing them since the early 1970's and have somewhere between 30 and 40 of them, I think.

  • @cachi-7878
    @cachi-7878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video. I’m a proud owner of an Air2. Have practiced with it but not yet fished it.

  • @jamesguitteau8201
    @jamesguitteau8201 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just bought my second R.L. Winston fly rod an Air 2 5 wt Elder 9" going to the Fall River in Norcal in July. will try the Trinity or Hat Creek before this trip. Love the action on this rod!

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! Try the Airflo Universal taper or the SA Trout Standard on this one.

  • @lambertsaldi1550
    @lambertsaldi1550 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome guys thanks so much for sharing this information and History 👍👍 🎏 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸
    I'm a Sage guy 👍
    Good Luck too all on the water and in the woods!!
    The Vermonter

  • @scottnock5241
    @scottnock5241 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic job guys!!!!! Thank you for thinking of doing that and big thanks to Winston for allowing you to show that!!!
    I wish we could have seen how the green stuff was put on!!!
    Absolutely my most favorite rods!!!!! Going to get the Air in a 3wt next!!!! Just insane perfect rods!!!!!

  • @rpaulick9590
    @rpaulick9590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a shop you should visit and the place to purchase the best fly rod. I have one and I know, but I biased because I live in Montana.

  • @freakinoutdoors3935
    @freakinoutdoors3935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing museum and history behind the company! Awesome to see great products made in the USA!! Love the video!!👍🎣

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski1552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting, I live in Ennis and anytime I go to twin I stop at Winston and demo rods . There a great bunch of people. The one thing I have not done is take the tour . But now I probably won’t I think this video is probably more in depth then I would get on the tour . Thanks for the video. And yes they make wonderful fly rods :-)

  • @garybon.
    @garybon. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool video. Thanks for taking us along to see how the rods are made. Glad to see them made locally and in the USA.

  • @Utahlonghorn
    @Utahlonghorn ปีที่แล้ว

    That was very cool!

  • @raphaelehlers8572
    @raphaelehlers8572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work,you guys rock it! 😍 I feel the passion in fly fishing,buildt up your own rods and flys.I love it

  • @constantinogomezmarquez9102
    @constantinogomezmarquez9102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on a great report, it is a legendary company with authentic geniuses like Tom Morgan, Glenn Brackett and many more! I am very happy with my 9 4 wt lllX, 8.6 4wt Air, 7.6 3wt Air and TMF rods.

  • @dimitrimanicot9175
    @dimitrimanicot9175 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a dream rods !

  • @jb5-pct
    @jb5-pct ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting. So incredibly informative. As others have said, these guys are artists!

  • @taylorchristensen568
    @taylorchristensen568 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best rods in my opinion

  • @lattapix
    @lattapix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! They should leave the blanks raw without the sanding. And still in that nice dark green color. Winston have made and still makes really good fly rods.

  • @TheWanderingGeezer
    @TheWanderingGeezer ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my Winstons!

  • @leeannayoung451
    @leeannayoung451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet video! My favorite rod is a 3 piece Joan Wolff 5 weight.

  • @abeltripoi4974
    @abeltripoi4974 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love casting those green sausages!

  • @anneblouin1393
    @anneblouin1393 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally, a fishing pole that is very unlikely to break on me.

  • @myrlstone8904
    @myrlstone8904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry Cheech too late for fame and fortune building fly rods. A machine able to extrude raw materials into a fly rod like form has already been invented. The idea for such was taken from the operating principles of today’s most modern and up to date Bratwurst stuffing machines. Rods constructed using this technology justifiably are able to carry the hand-made label owing to the fact skilled human hands have deftly and with great care tied the bow knot securing the rolled inner rod case sleeve. As an aside from your creative genius, thanks to the folks at Winston for hosting this glimpse behind the screen in quality fly rod construction.

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want a 8' 4 wt Tom Morgan Favorite. I am going to buy one, I also got a line on an 9' 5wt IM-6 that they made for 2019. I am cinching the numbers to see how I can go buy that one before Labor day and how much Ramin I am going to have to eat- Oh the life of a now retired trout bum. A lot of work goes into a Rod, I didn't know about the at home rod wrappers. Thats interesting. Kind if fits with Montana. A place I would love to retire too. With inflation being what it is, Cheech and Curtis might have to provide me with a Retirement job.

    • @perrykomick9478
      @perrykomick9478 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody made any IM6 rods in 2019. lol...cool story though

  • @salmo3t900
    @salmo3t900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they spline their blanks?

  • @pierkiroldan1501
    @pierkiroldan1501 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know if i could buy a rod directly in twin bridges facility?

  • @user-tp3bf6hq2v
    @user-tp3bf6hq2v 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At what point and how is the mandrel removed from the graphite

  • @rob3518
    @rob3518 ปีที่แล้ว

    It blows my mind that there’s literally a “ Home made” part to the making of these rods.

  • @kirbdawg87
    @kirbdawg87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man how do you become a "home wrapper"?

  • @flyfishscook
    @flyfishscook ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Green, smooth casting, dry fly sausages.” Ha ha ha ha! Dudes! You guys are making amazing content. If I wasn’t so busy consuming it and subsequently drooling over it, I’d probably be able to make something of myself. Keep up the good work!

  • @philiptipton8263
    @philiptipton8263 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do they also make the ugly stick?

  • @Gospodin_Nikoi
    @Gospodin_Nikoi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video man! l upload fishing videos too!

  • @cedricvinuesa5353
    @cedricvinuesa5353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello !!
    It 's my present !!
    If you Can please a air 2 9ft 5!!
    I give my ship adress to mail!
    Also this IS fantastic you make my day!!😂

  • @user-ok5ih3uc4l
    @user-ok5ih3uc4l หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ik bezit 9 winston rods en de blanks kloppen niet met wat er op de hengel staat een #6 en een #7 zijn na testen #4,5 Wiston reageert niet op mijn mail. Zeer teleurgesteld over deze hengels.

  • @charlesfranklin949
    @charlesfranklin949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Little more insight into why fly rods cost so much. A lot of labor involved.

  • @bavariasuhl
    @bavariasuhl ปีที่แล้ว

    awkward discussion around Brackett ..............

  • @aarondavies8486
    @aarondavies8486 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahaha fluff checkers

  • @patches152
    @patches152 ปีที่แล้ว

    and not a single mop or squirmy to be seen in the entire shop. i'll stick to moonshine rods, thanks
    /s

    • @will4918
      @will4918 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moonshine = Chinese garbage

  • @Daddy-uf6in
    @Daddy-uf6in 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    After watching this video, I am left disappointed. With the price one pays for a Winston rod, I expected something magical I suppose. But the video clearly indicates Winston rods are crafted exactly like those made in South Korea and China. The wrapping and epoxy application seemed sloppy and rushed. It appears buying a Winston rod buys you a warranty and "Made in the USA" stamp, but clearly, Asian made rods are just as beautiful as those seen here and perform just as well. Just my opinion of course.

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow. You’ve seen lots of rod vids from Asia. Cool.
      Glad you got to share your opinion.

    • @Daddy-uf6in
      @Daddy-uf6in 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@FlyFishFood
      Sigh. Your channel moderation sucks.

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Daddy-uf6in correction. Our channel moderation doesn’t agree with your assessment. This is Cheech in case you need someone to be angry at.

  • @daveshugart2195
    @daveshugart2195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hands in pockets is a bad look and tells me right off the bat all I need to know.