Winston Rod | Under the Big Sky

Folks in the world of fly fishing know the R.L. Winston Rod Company. It is perhaps the most prestigious and legendary fly rod manufacturer in the world. The company has been pioneering industry shaping techniques and shattering distance casting records for nearly a century. The company’s in house museum located in Twin Bridges informs tourists from all over the world about the companies accomplishments and the various figures who have contributed to the legacy. One of the more remarkable contributions has come from Annette McLean. This video tells the story of Winston Rods through the lens of Annette and her 30 year career at Winston, wherein she started out buffing and polishing metal and has since earned her place as a rod designer and manager of one of the foremost rod companies on the planet.

1 of 3 stories featured in Episode 4 of Under the Big Sky.

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For more info on the R.L. Winston Rod Company, please visit: https://www.winstonrods.com

Produced .............................. Shawn Newton
Written & Directed by ........... Shawn Newton / Dillon Davies
Executive Producer .............. Jon Saunders / Shawn Newton
Director of Photography ....... Matthew Wheat
Edited by ............................... Dillon Davies
Camera Operator .................. Matthew Wheat
1st AC ................................... Sam Lowe
UAV Operator/Pilot ............... Steve White / Altilux
Gaffer .................................... Michael Jezak
G&E ....................................... Rocky Mountain Grip & Electric
Colorist .................................. Shawn Newton
Titles/Graphics ...................... Dillon Davies
Sound Re-recording Mixer ... Jeremiah Slovarp
Supervising Sound Editor ..... Jeremiah Slovarp
Sound Editor ..........................Luke Scheeler