Fly Fishing Insider Newsletter featuring Cuba Fly Fishing, Winston Ibis Rods

Sunday, January 19, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Slide Show & Presentation on Cuba
with John Ecklund
Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. Without question one of the best places in the world to enjoy multiple bonefish and tarpon days on hundreds of miles of isolated flats, with permit always possible. Plus, all the cultural attractions of Havana a day away. Best time: late April – June.

A new design from Winston. This is one catch you won't release - the new IBIS. Finally a high-quality rod for under $300. The IBIS Series from Winston are a fast action, 4-piece rods that performs with ease. The burgundy finished rod is complimented by a rich Cocobola wood reel seat. Winston's new IBIS is the best choice for anglers looking for a rod in the $300 price range. Cast one and you will be impressed with the crisp action, pleasant balance and quality craftsmanship.
Reel Seats:
3 thru 6-weight: Titanium anodized aluminum uplock with satin Cocobola wood insert.
7 thru 9-weight: Titanium anodized aluminum uplock with 1" EVA/cork fighting butt.
Spey: Titanium anodized aluminum downlock.
Availability:
Single-hand rods are available now. Spey rods will be available later this spring.

3-Weight. This is a great small stream fly rod. It will handle weighted or bushy flies.

4-Weight. The 4-weight IBIS rods are all strong enough to handle some wind and weighted flies. These rods are the meat of trout fishing.

5-Weight. The standard line weight for most western trout anglers. The 7 1/2' IBIS has been designed as a "kid's first Winston". It is also a great Smoky Mountain rod.

6-Weight. Large Trout and small Steelhead rods.

7-Weight. The 7-weight has been designed for Steelhead, Salmon and large Trout.

8-Weight. The 8-weights are built for saltwater species, Steelhead and Salmon.

9-Weight. Stripers!!!!! This rod has been designed as a Striper fishing machine. It is also great for small Tarpon and anything that can really tug.

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS376	7' 6"	#3	4	2.5 oz.	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS480	8'	#4	4	2.7 oz.	$295
IBIS486	8' 6"	#4	4	3.1 oz.	$295
IBIS490	9'	#4	4	3.3 oz	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS576	7' 6"	#5	4	2.5	$295
IBIS586	8' 6"	#5	4	3.2 oz.	$295
IBIS590	9'	#5	4	3.4 oz	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS690	9'	#6	4	3.5	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS7100	10'	#7	4	4.6	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS890	9'	#8	4	4.0	$295
IBIS896	9' 6"	#8	4	4.5	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS990	9'	#9	4	4.5	$295

Model	Length	Line Weight	Sections	Rod Weight	Price	To Top
IBIS7126	12' 6"	#6/7	4	6	$495
IBIS9140	14'	#8/9	4	7.5	$495

Dr. Slick 4 inch Hook Sharpener

Hook Sharpener made from Diamonds.
These hook sharpeners are made from diamond grit embedded in stainless steel. They need no maintenance and seem impervious to salt water. They sharpen by removing metal and work equally well when stroked in any direction.

An easily accessible hook sharpener is one of the most important tools in your arsenal. Sharp hooks land a higher percentage of fish than dull ones. A hook point is a cutting edge. All cutting edges become dull with use. Anglers who regularly inspect and maintain their hook points land more fish. As a matter of efficiency, the sharpening tool must be easy and quick to use. It must also be able to perform a variety of tasks and be able to reach all surfaces of the hook point. These Diamond Hones are the best hook sharpening tools we have found. Each size has flat and grooved abrasive surfaces and a different texture on each side. The 4" Sharpener has fine and medium grit and the 6" Sharpener has medium and heavy grit. The 4" Sharpener is best suited for sharpening hook sizes #20 to #1. The 6" Sharpener is best suited for sharpening hook sizes #4 to #10/0.
These diamond hones will also sharpen knives and scissors and perform many other useful tasks.

in skinny water and are superbly adapted to it. Their biggest asset is their chameleon-like ability to change color with their surroundings. They are also streamlined and very fast. Their hydrodynamic shape gives them the capability of sneaking around with a minimum of surface disturbance and their speed gives them the chance to change locations very quickly if threatened. This speed makes them one of the worlds most sought after sport fish. Their preferred habitat makes them a premier fly rod fish. Bonefish inhabit most of the

Bonefish average 1 1/2 to 15 pounds throughout their range. Average size in shallow water is 2 to 5 pounds. A ten-pound fish is a trophy anywhere. Eight weight gear is most popular, but rods in six weight size are also used. A six pound bonefish on six weight gear is a real hoot. A ten ponder with the same rod will usually clean your clock. Most bonefish will take less than 100 yards of backing but its better to have too much than too little. Reels that carry 200 yards might be required for big fish. Most bonefish flies are small and easy to cast. Floating lines are used for shallow water flats fishing. However, we once found a huge school holding 20 feet deep and a fast sinking line produced a hook up every cast for several hours until we got bored. Be prepared for anything. The world record Bonefish is 19 pounds.
Click here if you want to know more about bonefish and the flies that catch them.

		Ibis 5-Weight Rods
		Ibis 6-Weight Rods
		Ibis 7-Weight Rods
		Ibis 8-Weight Rods
		Ibis 9-Weight Rods

Item	Description	Price	To Top
DRSHOK-4	Dr. Slick 4 inch Diamond Hook Sharpener	$10.95

Winston Ibis Fly Rods New for 2003!	Ibis 3-Weight Rods
	Ibis 4-Weight Rods

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