Winston's New Ibis Spey Rods

[Grampa Spey]

The latest newsletter from Mark at FlyFishUSA has a section on the new Winston Ibis Rods.

The Winston site had a little more data. They have an Ibis 8/9 wt 14' rod that only weighs 7.5 ounces, 4 piece rod that they list as a "Fast Action" rod. The rod sells for $495.

This may be that missing link 8 weight rod which is 14' long that I have been looking for.

Winston has an Ibis 6/7 Spey rod that is 12' 6" long, 4 sections and is even lighter than their Ibis 8/9 for those interested in the lighter and shorter rods. This might be a good rod for the Mid West Speyers.

It will be interesting to see the lines that Simon recommends for these rods.

Does anyone know anything about this rod?

[tackleman]

The 12'6" rod LOVES an Airflo Delta 6/7 with or without the interchangable tips. It also throws a DT6 very well if you want to work a longer dryline.
The 14' rod is at the last proto stage and should be 'production' ready in about a month.

[Grampa Spey]

Are these new rods, more European or fast action rods?

Sounds like you really like the smaller rod.