Winston ALPHA+series rods will up your game against the Alpha fish lurking in the shadows. Carnivorous trout, thrashing bass, toothy pike and musky, jungle species like peacock bass, golden dorado and arapaima, and huge saltwater species like giant trevally and Tarpon. Pure and simple, these rods are for any fish that require extra-large fishing tools no matter the water type.
With wicked fast action, ALPHA+ rods are designed to cast aggressive rigs – including big flies, heavy lines, shooting heads and sinking tips with minimal false casts and effort.
ALPHA+ rods are extra-reinforced in the ferrule for ultimate lifting power, to turn fish away from heavy cover, and support all-day casting with big flies and fly lines.
1 in Stock as of Nov 9, 2021
Winston Alpha + 890-4
Length: 9' 80"Line: 8
Action: Fast
Pieces: 4
Angler's Lane Combos - Comparison of Fly Reels
Platinum Level - Saltwater Strength
Lamson Speedster S
- Added circumference yields super-high retrieve rate reel
- narrow spool prevents line barreling
- classic Waterworks-Lamson styling and attention to detail
- Lamson's time-tested, maintenance-free drag system
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Extremely durable reel. Great reel for any freshwater and most any saltwater situations. Real workhorse.
Sage Spectrum Max
- SCS Drag with One Revolution Drag Knob
- Drag settings is numbered for easy repeat of best performance
- Large arbor for fast line pick-up; Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity
- Ergonomic handle
- Quick-change spool mechanism
- Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve
- Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case
- Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum
- Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity
- Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Very Smooth reel. Lightweight yet sturdy. Can handle any freshwater applications, and the vast majority of saltwater (11 weight rods and under). Korean made.
Sage Spectrum LT for 2 - 4 wts - specs
Lamson Litespeed Marine
- Equipped with Cobalt hybrid drag system capable of handling any saltwater species
- Large heat-wicking conical surfaces
- holds an IPX8 waterproof rating to 100 ft.
- Super Arbor Format
- Lightest weight in class
- Space frame construction; Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Indexing click drag knob
- IPX8 Certified Waterproof
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Lamson ranks as a consistent innovator of fly reels. The Litespeed M (M for Marine) combines an awesome drag with stopping power in a frame which is light yet durable. Test for yourself why this reel receives our top rating.