Winston Microspey Air 2 Fly Rod

Introducing the new Microspey AIR 2, Winston's next generation of rods designed for two-handed trout fishing. Incorporating the award-winning AIR 2 material for an overall lighter weight, faster recovery, better connection, and sweeter feel, the Microspey Air 2 provides extraordinary feedback through the cast and swing. Anglers will rejoice at its trout-centric performance when adding movement to swung flies, increasing line control, and experiencing unrivaled feel when fighting trout-sized fish.

Featuring tighter grain windows, the Microspey AIR 2 takes the guesswork out of spey line selection and aligns with all industry-leading trout spey lines in Skagit, Scandi, and Traditional styles. The newly designed ultra-thin diameter spey grip provides instant feedback through the casting stroke, resulting in fewer blown anchors and more time shooting casts across the river. The new bottom grip is longer and provides anglers with infinite ways to grip and control spey casts while offering a slimmer profile compared to full-size spey grips.

Finally, the Microspey AIR 2 features a new and beautiful burled maple reel seat, produced exclusively for Winston. The new reel seat utilizes double downlocking nickel silver rings and componentry for a timeless aesthetic. Microspey AIR 2 rods are available in three unique sizes for a variety of trout water. All rods come with a logo rod sock and a graphite rod tube. Made in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA, and available at authorized Winston dealers worldwide.

Performance:
The Microspey AIR 2 offers ultimate two-hand trout performance with its lighter overall blank weight and graphite recovery. Anglers can use any two-handed casting technique, from Snap T's to Touch and Go's, and Snake-rolls with unmatched feel. The bottom handle has been lengthened for better grip across a wider variety of casting techniques.

Perfection:
Trout-centric componentry has been thoughtfully used in the new Microspey AIR 2. Craftsmanship remains second to none with a new and beautifully figured maple reel seat, downlocking nickel silver componentry with double lock rings, and newly designed Flor grade Microspey grip.

Presentation:
Utilizing all-new Microspey tapers and design, unbeatable presentation has been achieved with the Microspey AIR 2. The rods still provide unbelievable feel yet have a crisper snap back when making the forward cast. The Microspey AIR 2 can cast heavier Skagit heads and sink tips, or swing Scandi heads with lighter leaders. It does it all.

Microspey AIR 2 - 10'9" 2WT:
The 2WT is our shortest model and a sweet Scandi caster. It's more than capable of launching heavier Skagit heads and sinking tips. This is a perfect small-river rod or a bigger river stick when skating caddis or presenting soft hackles. We recommend a 210 grain Skagit or a 180 grain Scandi. Pair it with 8-10' sinking or poly leaders that ring in the 80 grain range.

Microspey AIR 2 - 11'3" 4WT:
Built with extra power for bigger casts and flies, the 11'3" 4WT is the perfect choice for big water fishing. This powerful rod is ready for aggressive Skagit heads, yet will handle longer lines utilizing touch-and-go techniques for ultra-smooth performance. We suggest using a 300 grain Skagit or 275 Scandi, paired with 10'-12' tips, for a sweet match with this amazing rod.

Microspey AIR 2 - 11' 3WT:
The do-it-all member of the family, this 3WT is up for any task. Capable of both long and short casts, it also pairs well as a great indicator rod for stillwater applications. It's perfect for flashy sculpins on the Missouri or swinging tandem soft hackles of the West Branch of the Delaware. We recommend lining it with a 240 grain Skagit or a 210 grain Scandi with 10' of T-10 for sink tips.

Rod Action: Medium-Fast

Grip: Spey

Best For: Nymphs, Streamers

Ability Level: Advanced-Expert