Rods and Reels
 
Fly Rods - No other piece of fly fishing equipment receives more attention than the fly rod, and rightfully so.  Fly rods are the direct link between angler and fish.  Having the appropriate rod can make or break a fishing trip.  Here are the rods we fish with in Yellowstone county.
Winston Fly Rods
Winston Fly Rods.   We are one of the largest and oldest dealers for Winston rods and are proud to offer them to anglers fishing the Yellowstone area and beyond.  Often people ask us what rods we use for certain rivers, or techniques, or destinations and there are several models from Winston we would not be without.  In fact Craig is a member of the Winston Pro Staff.
Sage
Sage Fly Rods .   Like R.L. Winston, we carry a full compliment of Sage fly rods.  There are more Sage rods on the world's trout streams than any other, and with good reason.  Their consistent blend of high-tech materials and innovative design produces some of the best performing rods on the market.  You will notice that each of these rods are 4-piece models.  Sage's latest slim line ferrule technology is so smooth that you can't tell there are ferrules at all.  The 4-piece model is our pick because it can break into 2-pieces easily for storage in a boat case, and break down completely into a tube that is only 30" long.
Fly Reels - Whether you are trying to catch up to a Hebgen Lake gulper, or putting the stops to a screaming rainbow on the Madison, the fly reel is a vital piece of your fishing system  Here are the reels we think will work the best for you whether you are on the lakes and rivers of Yellowstone country or anywhere else in the world.
 
 
Winston BIIt Fly Rod $ 645.00
Innovation meets tradition. This latest advancement from our good friends in Twin Bridges is the best thing to happen to Boron yet. The BIIt is a slower action brother to the wildly popular BIIx. This innovative combination of cutting edge technology and
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Winston Boron IIX $ 645.00
Winston says that the new Boron IIX is "unlike anything you have ever fished" and they are absolutely right. This extremely lightweight boron graphite composite is stiffer than the traditional Winston. Though, its action is a refreshing compromise of po
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Winston Boron IIX Saltwater $ 665.00
These new powerhouse rods pick up right where other Winston rods leave off. These light, crisp, faster action rods have plenty of backbone when you need to put the heat on a screaming bonefish or permit. Steve and Sara have fished these rods on their tri
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Winston Boron IIX Saltwater $ 655.00
These new powerhouse rods pick up right where other Winston rods leave off. These light, crisp, faster action rods have plenty of backbone when you need to put the heat on a screaming bonefish or permit. Steve and Sara have fished these rods on their tri
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Winston Boron IIX Saltwater $ 650.00
These new powerhouse rods pick up right where other Winston rods leave off. These light, crisp, faster action rods have plenty of backbone when you need to put the heat on a screaming bonefish or permit. Steve and Sara have fished these rods on their tri
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Ross Evolution 1 Reel $ 275.00
Our best selling reel. There are many reasons the Evolution became the reel of choice for our staff and customers. It combined all the features we love about Ross reels (fully machined aluminum, self lubricating no maintenance drag system, quick release
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Ross Evolution 1.5 Reel $ 285.00
Our best selling reel. There are many reasons the Evolution became the reel of choice for our staff and customers. It combined all the features we love about Ross reels (fully machined aluminum, self lubricating no maintenance drag system, quick release
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Ross Evolution 2 Reel $ 295.00
Our best selling reel. There are many reasons the Evolution became the reel of choice for our staff and customers. It combined all the features we love about Ross reels (fully machined aluminum, self lubricating no maintenance drag system, quick release
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Ross Evolution 3 Reel $ 315.00
Our best selling reel. There are many reasons the Evolution became the reel of choice for our staff and customers. It combined all the features we love about Ross reels (fully machined aluminum, self lubricating no maintenance drag system, quick release
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Sage LAUNCH $ 199.00
If you think a rod under $200 is better served as a pool stick, think again. The LAUNCH is made here in the states on Bainbridge Island, WA and the feel of a fly rod was of utmost concern. Sage spent the last three years developing and fine-tuning the G
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Lamson Light Speed 1.5 Reel $ 279.00
Lamson's pursuit of perfection has resulted in the best large arbor design on the market, the Light Speed. This light-weight, high-tech, high-performance reel has been Craig's reel of choice for the past several season's. Check one out for yourself. We be
 
Lamson Light Speed 2 Reel $ 299.00
Lamson's pursuit of perfection has resulted in the best large arbor design on the market, the Light Speed. This light-weight, high-tech, high-performance reel has been Craig's reel of choice for the past several season's. Check one out for yourself. We be
 
Lamson Light Speed 3 Reel $ 319.00
Lamson's pursuit of perfection has resulted in the best large arbor design on the market, the Light Speed. This light-weight, high-tech, high-performance reel has been Craig's reel of choice for the past several season's. Check one out for yourself. We be
 
Lamson Light Speed 3.5 Reel $ 349.00
Lamson's pursuit of perfection has resulted in the best large arbor design on the market, the Light Speed. This light-weight, high-tech, high-performance reel has been Craig's reel of choice for the past several season's. Check one out for yourself. We be
 
Galvan OB 1 Reel $ 230.00
The quality of craftsmanship present in these tough reels is very impressive. You'll find no plastic in any of the materials. We are most impressed with the "OB" models. This large arbor design is lightweight and extremely durable. The machined bar stock
 
Galvan OB 2 Reel $ 240.00
The quality of craftsmanship present in these tough reels is very impressive. You'll find no plastic in any of the materials. We are most impressed with the "OB" models. This large arbor design is lightweight and extremely durable. The machined bar stock
 
Galvan OB 3 Reel $ 250.00
The quality of craftsmanship present in these tough reels is very impressive. You'll find no plastic in any of the materials. We are most impressed with the "OB" models. This large arbor design is lightweight and extremely durable. The machined bar stock
 
Galvan OB 4 Reel $ 260.00
The quality of craftsmanship present in these tough reels is very impressive. You'll find no plastic in any of the materials. We are most impressed with the "OB" models. This large arbor design is lightweight and extremely durable. The machined bar stock
 
Galvan OB 5 Reel $ 280.00
The quality of craftsmanship present in these tough reels is very impressive. You'll find no plastic in any of the materials. We are most impressed with the "OB" models. This large arbor design is lightweight and extremely durable. The machined bar stock
 
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PURCHASE THE ROD OF YOUR DREAMS NOW To most of us the outlay of $700.00 for a new fly rod is hard to take. But yet the newest in technology and highest quality rods are all $550.00 on up. We have come up with a solution to stretch the payments out. Send u
 
Radius 1.5 Reel $ 145.00
Finally a top quality reel at a great price. The Radius is a fully machined reel with the same Zero-Maintenance Conical drag found on the Waterworks. One of the best values in a reel today. Radius 1.5 line weights 4-5
 
Radius 2 Reel $ 155.00
Finally a top quality reel at a great price. The Radius is a fully machined reel with the same Zero-Maintenance Conical drag found on the Waterworks. One of the best values in a reel today. Radius 2 line weights 5-6
 
Radius 3 Reel $ 165.00
Finally a top quality reel at a great price. The Radius is a fully machined reel with the same Zero-Maintenance Conical drag found on the Waterworks. One of the best values in a reel today. Radius 3 line weights7-8
 
Tom Morgan Rodsmiths $ .00
Tom and Gerry Morgan own Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. Having owned R. L. Winston Rod Company for two decades, Tom has built and designed fly rods from bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite. Tom feels that there are three attributes in rod design most prized by know
 
Winston WT 2 piece $ 615.00
The Winston WT is the last bastian of a bygone era in fly rod design. These rods have a sweet action that is considerably slower than most other contemporary models. We have all been emphatic fans of these rods throughout the years. Whether it is an 8
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Winston WT 3 piece $ 635.00
The Winston WT is the last bastian of a bygone era in fly rod design. These rods have a sweet action that is considerably slower than most other contemporary models. We have all been emphatic fans of these rods throughout the years. Whether it is an 8
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