2 3/8 oz. 8'6", 4-piece, Tip-Flex fly rod for 5-wt. line.We set out on an adventure to make the world's lightest fly fishing rod. Along the way, we also made the world's best.If there is a standard in fly rod length and line weight, the 8-foot 5-inch, 5-weight is it. It is easily the most versatile fly rod size out there in its ability to handle almost any situation from panfish and small stream trout to big western rivers, from tiny dry flies to big streamers. When asked we often recommend this configuration as the first fly rod. This new patent pending Helios version takes this standard and turns it to one of the best fly rods ever built. The incredible lightweight exaggerates the delicacy and feel needed for dry fly fishing and the strength of the Helios graphite can easily handle big weighted nymphs and streamers as well as the big fish they target. If there is only one fly rod in your arsenal, the Helios 865-4 is the only one you need consider.
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Customer Reviews for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Review 1 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
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Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Absolutely Spectacular!,
July 12, 2009
By:
charleighfrom Madison, AL
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"My new rod arrived just in time for my trip to Utah where I broke it in on Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat Trout (plus a few Whitefish). The feel was simply perfect. The bonus of the Battenkill Mid Arbor reel was an unbeatable combination. By every measure it exceeded my expectations. I strongly recommend this rod (and reel) to anyone wanting to truly enjoy the sport."
Review 2 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Wow,
September 3, 2008
By:
tarponmanfrom Onondaga, NY
"This is the best fly rod i have ever fished with. My passion is tarpon on a fly rod in Florida but when im home in NY i love trout and this si the only rod i use. AMAZING"
Review 3 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
WOW!,
June 17, 2008
By:
kbaer57
"I can review this new Helios rod with one word: WOW!"
Review 4 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Helios -- what a treat !!!,
May 12, 2008
By:
Lochman
"Yesterday, I stopped by my local store, in response to an invitation to try out the new Helios fly rod. I probably have a dozen fly rods in my office, including several Orvis models. This new rod is truly amazing, and will soon be my "go to" rod. I was given the opportunity to cast the rod, and even in a stiff wind, it performed like a dream. It looks like Orvis has done it again !"
Review 5 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Helios lives up to accolades,
May 10, 2008
By:
JB2008
"I purchased an 8wt Helios for inshore saltwater redfish. It is the finest casting flyrod in my arsenal. I often have to deal with windy conditions but it seems to handle it well. I believe everything written about this fly rod has not been exaggerated. I used my Orvis Mach 4 reel with it and it seems well balanced. I will be purchasing a 4 wt Helios for western freshwater trout in the future. Orvis, you hit a home run with this one. Thank you for keeping it affordable. I think it compares to rods costing much more."
Review 6 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Best Rod Orvis has made,
May 1, 2008
By:
Grafton
"I own 12 orvis fly rods and this rod is by far my favorite, the weight and ease to cast is outstanding. I have fish with this rod over 20 times this spring and you forget your casting. The fish stike sensitivity is amazing. Great Job Orvis team, you hit a home run with this rod."
Review 7 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Greatest Fly Rod Development,
April 27, 2008
By:
Zebb
"I am fishing a Helios 9' 5 WT tip flex. Not only does it weigh less than 2 1/2 ounces, it is by far the most responsive rod I've ever fished. I was a GLX addict. They are gone."
Review 8 for ZG Helios™ 865-4 Tip 9.5 Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Amazing,
April 7, 2008
By:
Jaxon
"Im a young starting fisher and I've used this rod it is amazingly light and great to cast"
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