Fly Fishing

frnch · Newbie Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 4

Winston Ascent series or Vapor rod.I was wondering if anyone used either one of these rods in 9ft,8wt rod for light saltwater and freshwater.

MarshallD · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject:

frnch,

No, I haven't cast the Winston Ascent rods yet, but I may have a chance to do so. I am part time at my local fly shop here in Naples ww.mangroveoutfitters.com and the owner stocks a few Winston rods. I'll look for the Ascent and if one's there I'll take it out back and get back to you. If you look up my posts here you'll see who I am.

I was wondering what your target species for this stick might be....? Very Happy

frnch · Newbie Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 4

I like to use for Redfish, bonefish and freshwater bass and steelhead.
I have a tfo. in 9wt rod.

MarshallD · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject:

In my humble opinion, you may not "need" another rod....but rather, another line. What's the quest? Feel?, Castability?, Distance?, Accuracy?

Very Happy

frnch · Newbie Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 4

My rod ticrx rod I like it but I thank is a little heavy for freshwater

lunchbox · Newbie Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 41 Location: Utah

Not much a fan of those rods. For a price point I would look either the Scott A2 or Sage VT2 - both in probably a 7 weight to compliment the 9.

HauntedbyWater · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject:

At that price point I would look at the Scott A2 and Sage FLI. Both are great companies and have strong warranties.