Air 2 Max | Winston

Maximizing Performance for Big Game

The Winston Air 2 Max series maximizes everything - accuracy, power, line speed, and performance. Utilizing Winston's newest innovative material platform from the award-winning Air 2 in conjunction with their fastest and most powerful tapers to date, the Air 2 Max optimizes performance in saltwater, warmwater, and large freshwater fishing applications across the globe.

Highest Strength-to-Weight Ratio Ever
Each Air 2 Max model has been meticulously tuned for accuracy, lifting strength, and line speed, boasting the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any rod Winston has ever made. These rods are powerful without compromising castability or lightness in-hand.

Unprecedented Performance
Winston's proprietary Air 2 materials create unprecedented feel, power, tracking, recovery, and lightweight performance. The Air 2 Max truly redefines fast-action performance for any saltwater and big-game application worldwide.

Very Fast Action
The Air 2 Max features a very fast action that delivers:

• Maximum accuracy for precise presentations
• Exceptional lifting strength for fighting big fish
• High line speed for distance casting
• Tight loop formation in wind
• Quick recovery for multiple casts

Optimized for Big Game Applications

Saltwater Excellence:

• Tarpon, permit, and bonefish
• Giant trevally and other Indo-Pacific species
• Striped bass and bluefish
• Any saltwater gamefish requiring power

Warmwater Dominance:

• Large bass and pike
• Musky on the fly
• Peacock bass
• Golden dorado

Large Freshwater:

• King salmon
• Large steelhead
• Trophy trout on streamers

Premium Big-Game Components
The Air 2 Max features components designed specifically for demanding applications:

• 7" full wells grip on 6-10wts (8" on 11-12wts)
• Premium Flor Grade Cork
• Silver lightweight anodized aluminum reel seat
• Barrel engraved with R.L. Winston Script logo
• Double uplocking aluminum rings
• 1½" fighting butt on 6-10wts (2½" on 11-12wts)
• Cerecoil hard titanium stripping guides with ceramic inserts
• Recoil saltwater snake guides with hard titanium finish

Powerful Without Compromise
The Air 2 Max models deliver the power needed for big game species without sacrificing the castability and lightness that make long days on the water enjoyable. You get maximum performance without maximum effort.

Handcrafted in Montana
Every Air 2 Max rod is designed and handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, USA, ensuring the quality and performance Winston is known for.

Key Features:

• Very fast action for maximum performance
• Highest strength-to-weight ratio ever
• Unprecedented feel, power, and tracking
• Optimized for saltwater and big-game fishing
• Premium Flor Grade Cork grips
• Saltwater-ready titanium guides
• Fighting butt for leverage
• Available in 6wt through 12wt
• 4-piece design
• Designed and handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana
• Includes premium graphite tube and rod sock

The Air 2 Max is for anglers who chase the biggest fish in the most demanding conditions. It's Winston's ultimate big-game rod, maximizing every aspect of performance.