R. L. Winston Factory Tour

Dates: May 14, 2025
Meets: W from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
 Location: Twin Bridges MT - R. L. Winston Factory
Cost:  $15.00
Date Day Time
05/14/2025Wednesday10 AM to 1 PM
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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

For more than 85 years, Winston Rods has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking advances in fly fishing. Their innovations in materials such as graphite, graphite-boron composite, fiberglass and hollow-flute bamboo have resulted in rods with unmatched power and performance. Tour the facility and see how graphite and bamboo rods are made.

Space is limited to 30 people.

Open only to members of OLLI at MSU or the MSU Retirees & Associates.

This program involves standing and walking for 30-45 minutes or longer. Please wear closed-toe, supportive footwear. Participants are responsible for transportation to/from the factory in Twin Bridges.

Course Takeaways

  • Tour the facilities and see how graphite and bamboo rods are made.
  • See how R.L. Winston turns sheets of carbon fiber into beautiful fly rods.
Fee:  $15.00

Fee Breakdown

DescriptionAmount
OLLI Member$ 15.00
OLLI member with a partner$ 30.00

Twin Bridges MT - R. L. Winston Factory

500 S Main St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
View the location on a map.

Erik Frey

Erik Frey works in both graphite and bamboo rod production. He will lead groups through the time-consuming hand-production of a bamboo rod.

Luke Gray

Luke Gray is the dealer service representative for Winston Rods. He will guide groups through the graphite rod design, process and finished product.