Big fish are ghosts. They vanish and quickly reappear where you least expect. This rod thinks quicker, obsessively designed to overcome instantaneous directional changes that would normally require three, four and five false casts to correct. That’s the philosophy behind this 8' 5" surgical 8-wt. The product of strong collaboration, it’s what happens when longtime guides bring complex fishing scenarios to our rod designers. The result is a high-concept boat rod designed specifically for the quick-turn, one-shot accuracy required to stay ahead of fast-moving bonefish, reds, permit, or even pike. While this rod has the power of an 8, it feels more like a 7 with a slightly shorter length perfect for fine-tuning your loops and driving flies under heavy cover. It’s a high line-speed titan in salt or fresh. Made in Vermont.
Details:
- Helios 3D 8' 5" 8-wt.
- Black blank
- Reel seat is type III anodized aluminum in midnight black w/ matte midnight carbon insert
- Black accent wrap
- Black/black main wraps
- REC recoil snake guides
- SiC/titanium stripping guides
- Aluminum rod tube
WARRANTY & REPAIRS
Orvis 25-Year Guarantee
What that means is, they’ll fix your broken fly rod, and if they can’t fix it, they’ll replace it, no questions asked. Step on it, close the door on it, run over it with the car—it doesn’t matter, they’ll fix it. If they can’t repair it, they’ll choose a newer model rod of at least equal value to replace it. Your investment is assured for a nominal shipping and handling charge.
