Product Review

SSuperfine Graphite Fly Rods

A A classic returns! Orvis updated these small-stream icons but kept the delicacy and FUN that made the originals favorites.

Half a century ago, Orvis developed the first series of Orvis Graphite Fly Rods—some of the first graphite rods available to anglers. A subset of these innovative rods were less than 8’ long and ranged from 1 to 5 wt. These classics were prized for their soft feel and small-stream fishability. The individual rod names are the stuff of legend...The One-Weight, The Ultrafine, The Tippet, The Seven/Eleven, The Far & Fine.

The newly redesigned series of Superfine® Graphite Fly Rods is based on these classic Orvis line and length models. Designed with Helios™ construction techniques, they recover well and track beautifully to improve performance and accuracy. This Superfine series offers anglers new, modern versions that keep the focus on small-stream presentation and tippet protection. We also kept the legendary names, engraving each on the butt cap.

Each four-piece rod has a matte gray blank with a shallow taper, a black anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat, hard chrome snake guides, chrome stripping guides, and a cigar-style cork grip. Includes cloth-covered rod tube and printed rod sock.

Made in USA.

Specs

• Newly redesigned small-stream rod series inspired by our original cult-classic Superfine models
• Same names, lengths, and line weights to honor the iconic originals
• Helios construction techniques improve performance and accuracy
• Lower modulus graphite delivers slow to moderate actions across the series
• Four-piece matte gray blank with a vintage white label and handwritten script
• Black anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat with a cork insert
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• Hard chrome snake guides
• Chrome stripping guides with silicone carbide inserts
• Cigar-style cork grip
• Laser-engraved name on butt cap
• Cloth-covered rod tube and printed rod sock

New 4th Generation Orvis Helios Rod Touts Best-Ever Casting Accuracy–By a Long Shot

An exciting new iteration that's said to be FOUR times more accurate than the H3 with added durability, available in 29 models.

4X more accurate

• 25% more durable in extreme breakage testing
• 10% lighter swing weight

From Orvis: “Your best is now 4x better with unprecedented accuracy and the backbone to deliver when you need it most. Designed and rigorously tested to perform in the most demanding conditions, the all-new Helios™ fly rod is the go-everywhere, fish-anything option for anglers demanding power and precision. From tight-quarter trout streams to double hauling on salt flats, the versatility is a game-changer. With the world’s most accurate and powerful fly rod in your hands, anything is possible.”

PRO Trout Smooth Fly Line

PRO Trout Smooth Fly Line is designed with advanced compound tapers to be the best all-around trout line available and is the most versatile trout line available for multiple techniques and environments. The 50' head has a gentle front taper followed by a powerful belly for easy casting and delicate presentation. Longer rear taper is designed for better line control, casting, and on-water mending.

3 wt-8 wt.

Specs

• AST Plus treatment provides continuous slickness that incorporates completely, continuously migrates out, works longer, and is eight times slicker than any other slickness additive available for better shooting, improved floatation, and performance. Easily sheds dirt and oils allowing line to perform better longer
• Orvis Line ID quickly identifies the line with the taper, weight and functionality
• Enhanced welded loop makes leader attachment quick and easy while holding up to repeated use. Helps to transfer energy more efficiently to the leader allowing better turnover
• All PRO lines are 90' in length and incorporate three color sections at 8'(stealth tip), 30' (from the tip), and rear taper and running line

PRO Trout Textured Fly Line

PRO Trout Textured Fly Lines offer increased surface area, allowing the line to sit higher in the water, offering less drag, easier mending, less water spray and easier pick-ups. The micro-textured surface traps air to provide increases in both shootability and flotation while decreasing friction. PRO Trout is designed with advanced compound tapers to be the best all-around trout line available, and is the most versatile trout line available for multiple techniques and environments. The 50' head has a gentle front taper followed by a powerful belly for easy casting and delicate presentation. Longer rear taper is designed for better line control, casting, and on-water mending.

3 wt-6 wt.

Specs

• AST Plus treatment provides continuous slickness that incorporates completely, continuously migrates out, works longer, and is eight times slicker than any other slickness additive available for better shooting, improved floatation, and performance. Easily sheds dirt and oils allowing line to perform better longer
• Orvis Line ID quickly identifies the line with the taper, weight and functionality
• Enhanced welded loop makes leader attachment quick and easy while holding up to repeated use. Helps to transfer energy more efficiently to the leader allowing better turnover
• All PRO lines are 90' in length and incorporate three color sections at 8'(stealth tip), 30' (from the tip), and rear taper and running line