Winston IBIS?
 

I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

Thanks
Terry

Winston IBIS?
 

"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

This was Winston's first attempt at an "entry-level" rod but ended up being
priced at the "mid-level" rod. It has a siginificantly faster action than
the standard Green Winston IM6, BIIx, and LT series. Any new IBIS you are
looking at should be discounted since they were discontinued a year or so
ago and replaced by the Accent and Vapor rod series.

It's a decent rod if you like the action. It will deliver the fly and do a
decent job on most of the fish you are going to catch. As are most the
entry level rods, the blank is made in Asia and there really isn't much
difference rod to rod between the imported rods other than a brand name and
a price point.

Wayne

Winston IBIS?
 

"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

This was Winston's first attempt at an "entry-level" rod but ended up
being priced at the "mid-level" rod. It has a siginificantly faster action
than the standard Green Winston IM6, BIIx, and LT series. Any new IBIS you
are looking at should be discounted since they were discontinued a year or
so ago and replaced by the Accent and Vapor rod series.

It's a decent rod if you like the action. It will deliver the fly and do a
decent job on most of the fish you are going to catch. As are most the
entry level rods, the blank is made in Asia and there really isn't much
difference rod to rod between the imported rods other than a brand name
and a price point.

Wayne

I bought one for my brother to use when he retired for the Air Force. I
found it to be a bit clunky in the sections--as in the sections didn't feel
like they were tight. I may be that I was just used to my Sage VPS-Lite,
which casts like a dream to me--no need to comment on Sage Mr. Harrison. I
know what you think of Sage, in general! :~^ )

My brother likes it though. So that's really all that matters. Of course
he hasn't been casting long enough to know a decent rod from a wallyworld
special. I hope he never figure that out either, as he can't afford the
finer things in life, yet, and I can't afford to buy them for him and
myself!

Op

Winston IBIS?
 

"Opus" wrote in message
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"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

This was Winston's first attempt at an "entry-level" rod but ended up
being priced at the "mid-level" rod. It has a siginificantly faster
action than the standard Green Winston IM6, BIIx, and LT series. Any new
IBIS you are looking at should be discounted since they were discontinued
a year or so ago and replaced by the Accent and Vapor rod series.

It's a decent rod if you like the action. It will deliver the fly and do
a decent job on most of the fish you are going to catch. As are most the
entry level rods, the blank is made in Asia and there really isn't much
difference rod to rod between the imported rods other than a brand name
and a price point.

Wayne

I bought one for my brother to use when he retired for the Air Force. I
found it to be a bit clunky in the sections--as in the sections didn't
feel like they were tight. I may be that I was just used to my Sage
VPS-Lite, which casts like a dream to me--no need to comment on Sage Mr.
Harrison. I know what you think of Sage, in general! :~^ )

My brother likes it though. So that's really all that matters. Of course
he hasn't been casting long enough to know a decent rod from a wallyworld
special. I hope he never figure that out either, as he can't afford the
finer things in life, yet, and I can't afford to buy them for him and
myself!

Op


Thanks for the info. Basically, I can buy a like new 9' 5wt IBIS from a guy
I know for $100.00. The guy has used it one time.

Thanks

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"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info. Basically, I can buy a like new 9' 5wt IBIS from a
guy I know for $100.00. The guy has used it one time.

Thanks

I'd say, as long as there are no imperfections in the rod--look it over
carefully, that you are getting a bargain. If memory serves, I paid $295
for my brother's rod.

I wasn't knockin' the IBIS, in my last post, as much as tryin' to say that
it just didn't feel like what I am used to. Like I said, my brother is
completely satisfied. However, satisfaction with a rod lasts up to the
point that you buy that next SWEET rod :~^ )

I can't wait for March to roll around, and get back on the water.

Look that rod over good, cause a $295 rod ain't worth a $100, if there's
nick in the tip-top section that breaks on you third of fourth outing!

Take care,

Op

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"Opus" wrote in message
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I can't wait for March to roll around, and get back on the water.


Didn't you have neuro-surgery yesterday?

Winston IBIS?
 

"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Opus" wrote in message
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I can't wait for March to roll around, and get back on the water.


Didn't you have neuro-surgery yesterday?


Yeah, but for some reason the doc don't want me workin', drivin' or climbin'
on slick ass rocks for at least a week--go figure?

Additionally, in all honesty, which is quite difficult for me, I like dry
fly fishin' and winter just ain't the best time to be doin' dry fly fishin'
around these here parts--again, go figure?

How 'bout them Mountaineers! GO!!! APPS!!! GO!!!

Op

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"Opus" wrote in message
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How 'bout them Mountaineers! GO!!! APPS!!! GO!!!

Geez, they've scored another TD since you posted that. 49-17? I think you
can relax now.

Joe F.

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"rb608" wrote in message
news:S5Ieh.1244$%T5.926@trndny05...
"Opus" wrote in message
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How 'bout them Mountaineers! GO!!! APPS!!! GO!!!

Geez, they've scored another TD since you posted that. 49-17? I think
you can relax now.

Joe F.

Nope! Can't relax until after the next Friday's game.

Just imagine what another National Championship will mean for our university
and the sportz program--not just the football program.

Of course, I ain't countin' our championship victory, just yet. Bad luck
and all that, ya know.

GO!!! APPS!!!! GO!!!!

Op

Winston IBIS?
 

I have the 9' 5 weight and I can't recommend it enough. I tried an
Ibis alongside a Sage XP and a Winston IIx in the same weight and
length. I was impressed enough with the Ibis to buy it over those two
rods (it was also half the cost). It's fast for a Winston, and the feel
is excellent - it didn't feel as noodly as the Boron, but it also
didn't feel as stiff as the XP.

My only complaint is that the lower section right before the grip feels
a little large for a 5 weight, but it's something you get used to.
Other than that, the feel and sensitivity are excellent. It balances
very well with an Orvis BBSIII reel. The rod is a steal for 100$,and I
always felt it was even underpriced at 300$. Maybe I just got a good
copy. The rod is very, very smooth casting with a fresh long leader and
a size 16 parachute adams.



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- it didn't feel as noodly as the Boron, but it also
didn't feel as stiff as the XP.

How familiar are you with Boron rods? I had a Boron/Graphite rod built by
Ron Kusse that broke in half several years ago. That was the end of that.
Apparently, the Boron/Graphite rods of the 80s would become very brittle
with age and splinter. I had hung my fly on a blade of grass and did a
slight twitch to pull it off when my rod just exploded.

Are they using a different formula for the Boron these dayz. I love my
Kusse rod. It was a noodle. I like very slow action rods, but you don't
see many any more.

Op

Winston IBIS? - Update
 

"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

Thanks
Terry



Looked at the Winston Rod today. It is like new. Only thing, it is a 4 wt
instead of a 5 wt as I previously thought. Oh well!

Winston IBIS? - Update
 

"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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"Terry M. Helms" wrote in message
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I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

Thanks
Terry



Looked at the Winston Rod today. It is like new. Only thing, it is a 4 wt
instead of a 5 wt as I previously thought. Oh well!

I'm a bit surprised that Winston doesn't promote the IBIS on their website,
if it is such a fantastic rod?

http://www.winstonrods.com/rods.html

Not an IBIS to be found?

Op

Winston IBIS? - Update
 

"Steve" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:58:23 -0500, "Opus"
wrote:

Not an IBIS to be found?

It's been discontinued. It was one of the Chinese rods, like the
Vapor. I think the first year of production was 2003.
I would say that the Vapor replaced it in the line-up, but they made
both rods for a time.

Well that would explain it's absence form their website.

Op

Winston IBIS? - Update
 

"Steve" wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:06:06 -0500, "Opus"
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Well that would explain it's absence form their website.
Yes it wood.

What, are you and Cyli hangin' out together this eve!

It's gettin' pretty bad when a guy can't lay out of work for a few weeks
after surgery and post a bunch of inane half truths and lies to his favorite
newsgroup, without a couple of fact finders stalkin' him all over the place!

Thanks a lot youz guyz!

Op

Winston IBIS?
 

Terry M. Helms wrote:
I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

Thanks
Terry

If you get one used for a good price, probably not bad, but there are
better rods for the money if you are paying retail.

Winston IBIS?
 

"BlackOtter" wrote in message
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Terry M. Helms wrote:
I'm looking at a Winston IBIS rod. Are these decent rods?

Thanks
Terry

If you get one used for a good price, probably not bad, but there are
better rods for the money if you are paying retail.


such as ....?

Thanks