Why We Like The Alpha + Fly Rod
The Alpha+ fly rod from R.L. Winston Rod Co. is a truly formidable weapon designed specifically for catching aggressive fish such as carnivorous trout, musky, tarpon, dorado, and bass. With its stiff blank and lightning-fast action, this rod excels in gusty conditions, allowing us to effortlessly cast heavy lines and flies and gain the upper hand when battling fish near cutbanks and brush.
Not only that, but each Alpha rod in the series comes with a suggested grain window, similar to spey or switch rods, making it much easier for us to choose the perfect fly line for our chosen rod.
Here are some key features of the Alpha+ fly rod:
Material: Boron graphite
Length: 9ft
Action: Fast
Rod Weight: 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 12wt
Handle [5wt, 6wt]: Cigar
Handle [5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 12wt]: Full wells + fighting butt
Reel Seats [5wt, 6wt]: Maple
Reel Seats [5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 12wt]: Uplocking, anodized aluminum
Number of Guides [9ft, 6 weight]: 11
Pieces: 4
Claimed Weight [9ft, 6 weight]: 4oz
Activity: River fishing, stillwater fishing, saltwater fishing
Manufacturer Warranty: Unconditional lifetime