North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine December 2015 | Page 21

››tempting numero dos

My #2 pick in the overall selection
of rods that we cast. This rod is
very light in your hand and casts
super tight loops with minimal
lower hand power application. The
line “pops” right off the tip of this
rod and sends it as far as anyone would want to cast.
The cork is a little fat for the upper hand than I like. If
I owned one, I would shave it down right off the bat.
This rod definitely has more character and feel than
the 6116 in the same series.

››big handles

I really liked this
rod and would
happily own one.
This one will throw
darts. I’d rank it
right up with the Onyx from a casting
standpoint, but it has a different
feel. I attribute that to the handle
diameter. The Onyx has a more
tapered handle that lends itself to a
more relaxed grip. If you’ve got large
hands, this one is for you.

››upgrade

This is another
light rod in its
over all weight
but it balances
out and casts
fantastically with little to no effort.
It covers the water in distance
like a shot. This is a rod I would
recommend to someone wanting to
step it up from their current 6wt and
is looking for a fantastic upgrade to
their repertoire in spey fishing.

››"It's green"

Anyone who has fished with me
would know “it’s green” would be
enough of a description to elaborate
my adoration for Winston rods. Bias
aside, this rod truly is a lightweight,
high line speed launcher. I think
the 6126 in the BIIITH lineup is second only to its big
brother the 7133. Boron strength is one more reason
to own one. Onc