Buying a new rod is always a time for mixed emotions – excitement at the prospect of a brand new rod to learn and love; and the the hopefully temporary buyers’ remorse after having to spend money to get it. That’s particularly true with a high-end rod like a Winston.

My new 9′ 6″ 6wt BIIX-SX is going to come in handy both on this side of the state for fishing in the Sound and east of the Cascades on the windy days on the Yakima River.

A review will be coming once I get out to cast it.