RE: Winston Boron IIx

[Spencer Harker]

Mike,     I just got my Biix two weeks ago and love it. I bought the 8' 6" 4 weight. My friend bought the 9 foot 4 weight. I went against the wisdom of the list and didn't line mine with the sylk line that Leland lined his with ( although I think I will still get it.) I lined mine with the SA Trout taper WF. I fished it on Tuesday and the Yakima and I loved it. My buddy lined his with the GPX  WFby SA and it also cast great. The difference was the SA GPX seemed to cast farther a little easier and and the Trout taper cast the medium range presentations better. That is my two cents worth. I think the winstons are some of the most beautiful rods out there.   Have Fun!   Spencer [Spencer Harker]   ----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Michael Santangelo Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 8:03 AM To: waflyfishers@waflyfishers.com Subject: Winston Boron IIx I recall several list members saying that they had the Winston Boron IIx 8’ 4 weight.  I am thinking of purchasing one.  The size seems great for smaller trout streams and being a 4 piece means that it is easy to pack.    I currently use a 3 pc Loomis IMX 8’ in a 4 weight.  It is a fast rod that casts a 4WF line well both close and further out.  I can use this rod with a size 12 tungsten bead fly (though it isn’t always pretty) and yet it is easy on thin tippets on small dries.  The disadvantage is that it is a 3 piece rod.  This makes it difficult to put in a smaller size suitcase.  Carrying a rod on a plane is not an option here in Europe.  Luggage size restrictions between the various airlines is an issue as well.   Besides that, I would just as soon pack the rod if possible anyway.    Those of you that own the Boron IIx, please let me know;   How does the rod cast?  Fast, Slow Did you need to overline by one size? Do you use a ST or WF line with this rod? Does it handle a heavier fly if necessary?   The Winston dealer here in the NL doesn’t have this model in stock, so I can’t test cast the rod.  This would need to be the blind purchase of the blank and hope for the best.  (as far as fly shops and what is stocked, you all don’t know how good you have it)   Thank you for your consideration on my questions.   Mike