Winston's two-handed flagship, released October 2025 and developed with Deschutes guide Brian Silvey. Hank Haen, Winston's head of Engineering and Design, on it: the Air 2 TH sets a new gold standard for what a Winston spey rod can do. Incredibly strong, exceptionally responsive, feather light, and just downright fun to cast.
Nine models, and, unusually helpful, Winston publishes a Skagit and Scandi grain window for every one of them. Most manufacturers do not. That takes the guesswork out of lining a two-hander, which is where most people go wrong.
Full lineup with grain windows
| Line | Length | Skagit | Scandi | Fore-grip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wt | 12' 3" | 360-390 gr | 330-350 gr | 11" |
| 6 wt | 12' 6" | 420-450 gr | 390-420 gr | 11" |
| 6 wt | 13' 3" | 420-450 gr | 390-420 gr | 13" |
| 7 wt | 12' 9" | 510-540 gr | 450-480 gr | 13" |
| 7 wt | 13' 3" | 510-540 gr | 450-480 gr | 13" |
| 8 wt | 12' 6" | 540-570 gr | 480-510 gr | 13" |
| 8 wt | 13' 3" | 540-570 gr | 480-510 gr | 13" |
| 8 wt | 14' 3" | 540-570 gr | 480-510 gr | 14" |
| 9 wt | 13' 0" | 650-700 gr | 510-550 gr | 13½" |
All four-piece, medium-fast action, 4½" bottom grip. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Picking one
- Summer steelhead and lighter water: the 12'3" 5 weight or 12'6" 6 weight.
- The do-everything steelhead rod: the 13'3" 7 weight.
- Winter fish and heavy tips: the 13'3" or 14'3" 8 weight.
- Big rivers, big flies, chinook: the 13' 9 weight.
Components
- Air 2 double-bonded NanoParticle graphite, medium-fast
- Slimmer fore and bottom grips than a traditional spey handle
- Down-locking lightweight anodized aluminum seat with double lock rings: balances a two-hander properly
- Satin stripper guide with a Silicon Nitride ring; hard chrome snakes; oversized tip-top sized for spey lines and loop-to-loop connections
- Premium graphite tube and logo rod sock included
- Handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
Bring us the rod and we will line it. Even with published grain windows, choosing between Skagit and Scandi, picking a running line, and building a tip set is the difference between loving a two-hander and shelving it. That conversation is free: call 970-964-9991.
Trout spey instead? The Microspey Air 2 runs 2 through 4 weight in 10'9" to 11'3" with the same Air 2 material: also stocked.
Warranty: Winston's Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee, original owner only, non-transferable, register within 30 days of purchase. Repairs run about six weeks from Twin Bridges.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
