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Old 12-14-2012, 09:29 PM
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Default Re: Winston GVX on sale everywhere

honestly i have not cast that rod
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The GVX competed very well in a user "shootout" that was sponsored by Red' Fly Shop.

Check out the results:
Sage ONE Wins the Red's Fly Shop 5 Weight Fly Rod Shootout | Red's Fly Shop

I've seen them on sale too, seems like an ideal time to snatch one up if you're in need of a new rod.
The article says, about comparing Sage and Winston, "This is just like the Ford vs. Chevy debate."

Well, no. It's more like the BMW vs. Porsche debate.
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Old 12-15-2012, 10:44 AM
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well i ordered a 4 ft 4 wt for myself for christmas. cant wait for it to get here. should be a good one for small to medium creeks and panfish i farm ponds. hmm maybe i should order another one while i can get one. 7 1/2 for 3 maybe...

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well i ordered a 8 ft 4 wt for myself for christmas. cant wait for it to get here. should be a good one for small to medium creeks and panfish i farm ponds. hmm maybe i should order another one while i can get one. 7 1/2 for 3 maybe...
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Got my rod in and it casts great 349.00 what a deal 7 1/2 3wt love it put a flyweight hardy on it nice rod
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Old 12-16-2012, 06:53 PM
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Got my rod in and it casts great 349.00 what a deal 7 1/2 3wt love it put a flyweight hardy on it nice rod
Something tells me the other rod you have might become the "spare". That's fine setup you've got there.
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:14 PM
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Winston claims the GVX is a fast action rod. Does experience with the rod bear that out or is it really more of a medium or medium fast rod compared to say the Sage line-up?
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:35 PM
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I haven't cast a GVX but my experience with other models tells me it's more like medium-medium fast by Sage standards.
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well i got my gvx in last night, i was only able to lawn cast it dut i thinkmit will do nicely for what i want it for, small to meduim creek trouting and farm pond poppers for bluegill and bass to about 15 inches. the rod is what i would call a medim fast is beautiful and i cant wait to get my first 10" BLUEGILL WITH IT.
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Old 12-20-2012, 05:20 PM
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Medium fast fished mine today nice rod sale price is great
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Default Re: Winston GVX on sale everywhere

My 9' 4wt just arrived yesterday from MRFC. I don't think there is a better deal out there for 300. If it is anything like the 8'10 graphite homewaters rod, it is not fast like a fast sage but smooth with some power if needed.
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