In a 9’ 6″ six-weight, it’s a perfect all-around rod I would confidently take with me for bass ponds or on carp flats, any day. He took a round of casts and confidently proclaimed (an apologetic grin on his face), “I have nothing bad to say about this rod.” An achievement, either way, and one of which I don’t appreciate being deprived.īut back to the rod, and my fishing partner, a man who sold his soul to Sage and Winston long ago. You know, the sort with holes that designers like to call “distressed.” A serious angler will put enough use into this fine fly rod to wear down the tube to a satisfyingly scratched gray, just as physical labor will put holes in the knees of your jeans. However, its pre-scuffed blue logo harkens just a bit too much of “worn” jeans. My only critique of the Helios 2 is of the tube (purely aesthetical), which seems silly, you might think. HEADHUNTERS SAYS If you like your fly rod super fast, powerful and incredibly light, then the Helios 3D is the rod for you. The Helios 2 was impressive and performed when and where it was needed: from long bombs deep for bass, to delicate shorts for feeding carp. Not only is this rod extremely accurate, but it also offers unparalleled finesse and feel. The claim to transmit “energy directly from your brain to the fly and casts with the precision of a laser pointer” is not a far cry from the truth, marketing jargon as it may be. The 5 weight 8’6 Orvis Helios 3F might be the best 5 weight fly rod for trout fishing. With a quick response time, it still had enough load throughout to power large and heavy streamers, as well as the delicacy required for up-close carp casts, where every motion and minute matter.Īccuracy, at both close and far ranges, was spot on. Laying out long casts, even with heavy flies to get deep in the cloudy and cool water, the Helios 2 was impressive. 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 Helios 2 is the second generation (which means better genes, or at least how my mind works as a former farm girl) of the acclaimed original. We headed to lower ground, for old gravel pits and a farm pond, where we found some early season carp and bass. Call it cabin fever or shack nasties, or poor judgment from sinus pressure. It’s the ultimate all-around rod, I believe one could argue-that perfect balance of dynamism, efficacy, and command.Īnd on a day when my fishing partner and I both had nasty headcolds but the sun was shining and snow was melting in clods off the roof, puddling loudly in the stainless steel dog food dish out the back door, we couldn’t stay in. A six-weight allows a diverse angler to power casts out deep and finesse accuracy up close. From the reviews the D is the better of the two as far as accuracy is concerned. I didnt buy one as I didnt know what I wanted at the time. And my choice was no question: a six-weight. 2 Which one, What weight I cast an F when shopping 5 wt rods and liked it. Hoppers from a drift boat This rod is a great choice. So when given the opportunity to test and review the new Orvis Helios 2 rod, this is immediately what came to mind. 9’ 4wt The 4wt 3D is a powerful little stick that punches above its weight class. Come spring, I start itching for warmwater – for carp and bass and the odd crappie or two. The trout fishing I love won’t open for a few weeks yet, and I don’t go to tailwaters or large rivers that keep moving through the year, with unrelenting currents of people and bugs. I see them as I walk to work through Boulder’s University Hill, peeps of yellow and small purple crocus, bulbs of memory, year after year. And when the daffodils have started blooming in the plains off the Front Range, there is still a thick covering of snow in my canyon, just below 8,000 ft. The H3F also delivers the finesse required to delicately drop a fly without spooking fish, and it has plenty of backbone to haul in the big fish of your dreams without flinching.Living in two worlds makes you anxious, like multiple personalities will put you on meds (or wine, I suppose, lots of wine). The Helios 3F reduces the variables and harnesses the energy behind each cast for enhanced accuracy, so you can reach the far bank and drop a fly with precision every time. The difference of a couple of inches can make or break a catch. Hurling a fly across the water and hoping for a strike won’t win any trophies-it’s those accurate drops that bring in the real prize. Yes, we have built a super lightweight rod and it also offers a crisp feel in hand for an unbeatable casting experience. J0 362 The new H3D Blackout rods, the latest evolution of the Orvis Helios 3 family of fly rods, are purpose-built tools designed to address three specific, common fishing needs that Orvis and its team of field testers identified. The Helios 3F offers the outstanding casting performance and responsiveness you need to land more fish. This is the smoothest casting fly rod ever made.
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