North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine February 2016 | Page 7

PERFORMANCE

One of the things I really like about the Nexus is that it
is notably fast while maintaining a good feel. It flexes
nicely at the tip, but it powers quickly after that. It also
recovers quickly. That’s the mark of a premium rod. I
immediately noticed that the Pulse bends a little deeper
with the same load. On the cast however, the Pulse
also recovers nicely and tracks well. The results in
terms of casting prowess are about the same. Both rods
perform well at short, middle and longer distance. The
Winston is a little faster, so power casters will probably
like it best. The Pulse is fast enough to push distance
if needed and very comfortable at standard casting
ranges. Both are great rods and I’m proud that we can
offer you the choice. To pick one, you are going to need
to cast them both and then balance their feel with your
tastes regarding their differing colors and builds. Do I
like the Pulse? Absolutely.