Winston Rod Co., Factory Tour

Published on Nov 30. 2013 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

A Look Behind The Doors of Winston Join us for a rare look behind the doors of Winston and get a firsthand look at what it takes to build the finest fly rods in the world.

Originator

R.L. Winston Rod Co.

Colt Actionrod Restoration

Jim Burchette restored an old glass rod - stripped and rebuilt it - and it came out as good as new

Jan 6. 2023

A Bamboo Saga

A couple months ago my wife said she had found the perfect gift for me. She had arranged for me to take a bamboo fly rod making class.

May 23. 2016

First Bamboo Rod Build

Video clips showing the steps I took to build my first bamboo rod.

Nov 30. 2013

Winston Rod Co., The Art of Bamboo Rod Building

The Art of Bamboo, A Winston Tradition Since 1929

May 15. 2007

The rod is done and you need to determine what line is best for it. Don't always trust the fine print on the blank, but join Jan-Ole Willers on the water for a test of the newly built rod to find out whether it was worth the effort.

May 15. 2007

BaR: Coating

We're now at the final stage of our rod buidling process, and ready to coat the wrappings. this requires a clean room and a lot of care. Jan-Ole Willers shows us in great detail how to do the best job and where to do it.

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