Tom had never built a rod when he purchased R.L. Winston in 1973, but over the course of 45 years, he became an icon in the fly fishing industry. Quite simply, Tom worked tirelessly in pursuit of building the perfect rod. While modern rod development has pursued increasingly stiffer rod designs, Tom worked hard to keep the same progressive action that he developed while at Winston. His rods possessed a smoothness and the light, lively feeling so prized by anglers worldwide. He sought designs that emphasized continuous taper blanks with a commitment to the importance of a sensitive tip. He added the best components he could find, from a carefully chosen group of suppliers committed to making he very highest quality products. To this mix he added a unique commitment to traditional design and fine craftsmanship, it is true that the the whole of a finished Morgan rod is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Were fortunate to be located in heart of trout country in Bozeman, Montana. Joel, Matt and the rest of the TMR team are committed to crafting rods locally, supporting their community and raising kids who play in the rivers and fish Morgan rods. We are proud to continue Tom Morgans legacy and vision with our commitment to the pursuit of the perfect fly rod. Every aspect of our work is guided by he and Gerris principles of design, craftsmanship and enduring commitment to quality.