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Orvis Fly Rods

Drawing on a sporting legacy that stretches for more than a century and a half, Orvis is proud to equip anglers with the best fly-fishing rods, reels, clothing, and gear in the world. Since our company founder Charles Orvis developed the first ‘modern’ fly reel—a device hailed in 1874 as “the benchmark of American reel design”—we continue to bring innovation to the fore in our celebrated fly-fishing gear.

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Does Orvis make a good fly fishing rod?

Orvis is known as a top brand when it comes to fishing equipment, and their fishing rods are no exception. With a combination of high-quality components and expert craftsmanship, Orvis fly rods are built to stand up to both frequent use and the technical demands of serious angling. From the heavier models designed for big fish, all the way through to the lighter rods, Orvis has a fly rod suitable for any style of fishing. Add in their excellent customer service and you'll discover you have a trusted partner for your next fishing trip.

 

Are Orvis rods worth the money?

Orvis fly rods are often touted as high-quality, but many anglers wonder if they are really worth the money. With a variety of models and sizes suitable for everyone from beginners to experts, Orvis fly rods offer excellent products with robust construction that ensures durability over years of wear and tear. Long story short, they are worth your money. They also feature premium components like cork grips with extra knurling and machined aluminum reel seats. On top of that, Orvis’ commitment to quality is backed up by a 25-year guarantee against defects in manufacturing or materials on all rods. All in all, serious anglers should be comfortable investing in an Orvis Fly rod because they are purchasing a precise and reliable tool that will last for many years.

 

What are Orvis fly rods made of?

Orvis Fly Rods are known for their exceptional craftsmanship and performance, thanks to their unique material composition. Manufactured with a proprietary blend of aerospace-grade graphite fibers, these rods are ultra-lightweight yet incredibly durable. Featuring a smooth semi-gloss finish, Orvis Fly Rods use an ergonomic grip design that offers increased comfort and better connection between angler and rod. The hexagonal cross-section profile of the rod shaft also provides strength and stiffness over traditional round section rod profiles. All materials used to make an Orvis Fly Rod are specially selected for individual performance characteristics including modulus, torsional strength, tensile strength, dampening qualities, impact resistance and resilience. With this in mind you can be sure your rod is built with maximum quality guaranteeing reliable use.

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    Orvis - Clearwater - 905 - 6 Piece

    Tuck a Clearwater Travel Rod in the car for those commutes when you can’t pass up a cast, or nestle it within your luggage for far-flung fishing ad...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 10' 3wt

    The Clearwater 3-Weight 10' Fly Rod is specifically designed to enhance European nymphing tactics. Its light sensitivity and reach offer the perfec...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 7'6" 3wt

    The Clearwater 3-Weight 7'6" Fly Rod is an exceptional small stream rod that provides the delicacy and precision of a higher priced premium rod. Wh...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 9' 4wt

    The Clearwater 4-Weight 9' Fly Rod is the perfect light-line rod for bigger water with the reach and power for longer casts, more line control in m...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 9' 5wt

    The Clearwater 5-Weight 9' Fly Rod is a standard for western rivers and bigger eastern water. Not only does it have the length to reach out and con...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 9' 6wt

    The Story The Clearwater 6-Weight 9' Fly Rod is a stout trout and light bass fly rod that can handle big, heavy streamers, big hair poppers, dropp...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 9' 7wt

    The Clearwater 7-Weight 9' Fly Rod is at home in a number of situations, from throwing heavy streamers and nymph rigs to trout, to dropping big pop...

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    Orvis - Clearwater 9' 8wt

    The Clearwater 8-Weight 9' Fly Rod joins the Orvis 908-4 arsenal as the most popular big game rod model for species from big freshwater bass to bon...

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    Orvis - Encounter 905-4 Outfit

    Instead of the term “entry level,” we prefer to describe our new Encounter rod outfits as “affordable awesomeness.” Built for the hardcore angler, ...

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    Orvis - Helios 3D Blackout - 955-4

    Our Thoughts: The 9'5" 5wt Orvis Helios 3D Blackout is one of our favorite do-all rods, if you primarily spend your time nymph fishing. The rod is ...

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    Orvis - Helios 3D Blue 9' 10 weight

    The Story Helios 3D 10-Weight, 9' Fly Rods are designed for exceptional accuracy but with enhanced power. They are the most accurate fly rods ever ...

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    Orvis - Helios 3D Blue 9' 7 weight

    Our Thoughts: We like to spend our times throwing streamers and pursuing warmwater species in our backyard, and we have found few rods better for t...

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    Orvis - Helios 3D White 9' 11 weight

    The Story We designed the Helios 3D fly rod to cast at impressive distances without sacrificing power—and it hits the mark every time. We’ve reduce...

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    Orvis - Helios 3D White 9' 12 weight

    The Story We designed the Orvis Helios 3D fly rod to cast at impressive distances without sacrificing power—and it hits the mark every time. We’ve ...

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    Orvis - Recon 10' 2wt

    The Recon 2-Weight 10' 4-Piece Fly Rod is designed for the demands of European nymphing. Ultra sensitive tip protects light tippet and offers super...

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    Orvis - Recon 10' 3wt

    The Recon 103-4 fly rod is designed for the demands of European nymphing. Ultra sensitive tip protects light tippet and offers superior strike dete...

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    Orvis - Recon 10' 4wt

    The Recon 4-Weight 10' 4-Piece Fly Rod offers extended reach for mending and line control in a mid-weight trout rod. Whether swinging streamers acr...

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    Orvis - Recon 10' 5wt

    The Story Whether swinging streamers across and down, extending drifts near the banks from a moving drift boat, or tracking a nymph rig a few feet ...

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    Orvis - Recon 7'6" 2wt

    The new Recon 2-Weight 7'6" 4-Piece Fly Rod is the perfect small stream or light spring creek rod when delicacy and presentation are most important...

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    Orvis - Recon 7'6" 3wt

    The Recon 3-Weight 7'6" 4-Piece Fly Rod is an exceptional small stream and light line rod that provides the delicacy and precision of a premium rod...

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    Orvis - Recon 8"6" 4wt

    The Recon 4-Weight 8'6" 4-Piece is a trout rod with a versatile length and line weight that has the ability to place a dry fly deftly on the surfac...

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    Orvis - Recon 8'4" 3wt

    The Recon 3-Weight 8'4" 4-Piece is an exceptional dry-fly rod with a moderate length for excellent control and the accuracy desired to make superio...

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    Orvis - Recon 9' 4wt

    The Recon 4-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod is an exceptionally versatile rod that can handle big trout on larger bodies of water, from the Delaware to t...

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    Orvis - Recon 9' 5wt

    If ever there was a standard for all-around performance on larger streams, rivers, and lakes for multiple species of fish, it's the Recon 5-Weight ...

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    Orvis - Recon 9' 6wt

    When headed to big water, you want to be prepared for big fish, wind, and the ability to throw big flies—and the Recon 6-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod ...

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    Orvis - Recon S 9' 10wt

    The Recon 10-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod knows there are times when you need more power. Fishing for big saltwater game fish can involve heavy curren...

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    Orvis - Recon S 9' 6wt

    Light saltwater is some of the most fun you can have with a fly rod, and the Recon 6-Weight 9' 4-Piece SW in the saltwater configuration is the wea...

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    Orvis - Recon S 9' 7wt

    If fishing for you is about chasing most anything that swims, you need the Recon 7-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod. Bonefish, bass, schoolie stripers, ca...

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    Orvis - Recon S 9' 8wt

    The 8-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod is one of the two best-selling Recon length and line weight configurations. (The other one is the 905-4. For the sa...

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    Orvis Helios 3D White 9' 10 weight

    Helios 3D 10-Weight, 9' Fly Rods are designed for exceptional accuracy but with enhanced power. They are the most accurate fly rods ever built, but...

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    Orvis Helios 3D White 9' 5 weight

    Our Thoughts: Arguably one of the best do-all trout rods on the market, the 9' 5wt Orvis Helios 3D is made to do it all. The rod has a fast action ...

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    Orvis Helios 3D White 9' 6 weight

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 6wt Orvis Helios 3D is the perfect rod if you're looking for a heavy do it all rod. Although delicate dry fly presentations ar...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 10' 5wt

    Our Thoughts: The 10' 5wt Orvis Helios 3F is one of our favorite rods for nymph from a boat, whether on a river or stillwater. The rod has a softer...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 10' 6wt

    Our Thoughts: The 10' 6wt Orvis Helios 3F provides an ideal action for all purpose stillwater fishing. The rod has a relatively softer tip which ma...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 10'6" 3wt

    Our Thoughts: The 10'6" 3wt Orvis Helios 3F is one of the best euro nymphing rods out there. Light in hand, a very progressive taper, and down-lock...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 8'4" 3wt

    Our Thoughts: This is one of those rod models that has most people scratching their head wondering what it's used for. Well the wonder is over, we'...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 9' 4wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 4wt Orvis Helios 3F is one of our favorite lighter do-all rods. The rod has a softer tip which allows for easy loading and cas...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 9' 5wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 5wt Orvis Helios 3F is one of the best do-all trout rods out there. It has a softer tip which allows to easier loading and cas...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 9' 6wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 6wt Orvis Helios 3F is the perfect heavy do-all rod, but with a softer touch. This rod has an overall softer action which allo...

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    Orvis Helios 3F 9'6" 6wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9'6" 6wt Orvis Helios 3F isn't a day-to-day rod for us, but you'll certainly see us throwing it when we're floating a river where...

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