Orvis Commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting nature. We have several reels rigged with the various line sizes, and leaders, all ready to go. I liked gripping it closer to the top, with the swell under my palm. The guide wraps are black, trimmed in an attractive blue on the butt section and at the ferrules. The NRX+ series are powerful rods in general but are also dampened better than any of the other rods we’ve found, including the Asquith. The reel seat is far better than on the old Recon. C’est une canne à la fois rapide, directive et délicate, c’est bluffant. I’ve never cast a rod that tracks as well as the Asquith, or is as accurate, especially at the mid to long distances. An oversized tiptop is used with no hook keeper. There is some light blue trim on the butt. The guide set up starts with two large titanium SIC style stripping guides, followed with the best nickel/titanium snake guides as on the Loomis and Scott rods. I found this grip to be very comfortable and liked it a lot! Orvis uses the very best components on the Helios rods, and the rods are finished beautifully. J’ai eu l’occasion de lancer avec l’Helios 3F 10′ soie 4 et j’ai vraiment apprécié le confort de lancer et la précision de cette canne qui peut recevoir une soie n°3 sans problème. But it isn’t in the same class as the Helios 3F or the Loomis rods. If you aren't happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. 100% customer satisfaction has been our commitment since 1856. Complementary dark green wraps are used, and the epoxy coatings are finished beautifully. Throws the whole line easily. Keep in mind that fast action rods are not necessarily stiff rods, as many anglers assume. Allow additional 3 days for personalization. After that, it seemed to run out of steam, and lacked the power needed to hit the longest distances with ease. Both the Asquith and NRX+ were dramatically better. Pre-Owned. The Helios 2 performance is still there, the pure pleasure of casting a Helios 2 remains, but now there's some serious attitude. A black anodized double uplocking seat is used with two locking rings that were very easy to grip and tighten. New Listing ORVIS Helios 3D 9ft 8wt (4pc) Fly Rod *Excellent Condition. I love the Prime’s light swing weight, second only to the Douglas SKY G. The Prime’s softer tip gave me great feel and very good accuracy in close. Ships from United States. We have tried to explain the exact changes in material, technology, and manufacturing techniques in the write up for each rod. The advantage this spiral-x process provides is that Loomis can now build a blank that uses 15-20% less graphite material that is even stronger than their new NRX+ blanks. He is a certified casting instructor and accomplished flats fly-fishing guide, who has his clients fishing an 8-weight rod for most snook and redfish. Orvis ZG Helios 9' for 8wt line 4 pc fly rod 908-4pc Tip Flex 9.5 | eBay! Combined with the new materials and resin is what Fred calls a “G ARMOR” coating. The shape and swell feel just right to me. The big thing that separates the NRX+ from the other rods is how smoothly it casts. The epoxy coating over the guides is excellent. I did spend a day in October with the man who designed the rod and half of what he said was way above my pay grade, but it made for a hell of a story. The newest graphite rod from The Orvis Company, who says it’s lighter and stronger than the first release, and in this case what’s purported in the glossy pages is true. The new rod is a lot more powerful and handles those mid to long distances with ease, tracking well and giving me nice tight loops. Like the Douglas SKY, this rod is made in Korea. The new Recon has tons of power, tracks well and delivers nice casts at mid-distances, giving me good accuracy. The Helios 3F is a fast action rod, and the action is about perfect with its softer tip. The cork handle is a Steve Rajeff design, a full wells grip that is slightly larger at the front, above the swell, than it is below. This rod gives me the confidence that I can put the fly right where I want it, right out to 80 feet and beyond. The overall craftsmanship is absolutely top notch. Buy It Now. Condition: Used “ Excellent ” Price: US $479.99. To get a rod that will perform better, you will have to spend another $250 – $400! We were all impressed with how Orvis has improved the way this rod performs compared to the Helios 2. Provenance : États-Unis. The … Two years ago, the Asquith won our full blown 2018 8-Weight Shootout, replacing the Scott Meridian as the previous 2016 8-Weight winner. The Helios 2 is a feather light war club that defies the laws of physics and has the backbone of an I-beam. The only performance disadvantage is that it has a narrower sweet spot, so anglers will have to apply the power more precisely to benefit from this rod’s full potential. Shop with confidence. These leaders are all hand tied (and tested) here in Livingston, MT. A short one inch extension butt is used with a rubber/cork cap. Up for sale is a very nice Orvis Helios 2 fly rod. This let us do all the casting outdoors at a park in Englewood on Florida’s west coast. Yes, there are cheaper and also more expensive reels, but you won’t find one that is better. The wraps are black but the one-coat epoxy coatings were just OK, being a little heavy in spots. Personalization. The quality of the cork was only fair, as quite a bit of filler is used. Features of the Saltwater Helios Fly Rod. The cork handle is Scott’s modified wells style, like the Radian, where the swell is slightly forward of the middle of the grip. Steve is not only a great caster and rod designer, he is a great angler. 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