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"By far the lightest, most powerful rod I have ever held in my hands. I've heard many people say "You'll be fine if you buy the top-of-the-line rod from any of the major rod manufacturers." If "fine""... (read full reviews)
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"I have had my Helios for about 2 1/2 years now and I have to say it is still my baby when it comes to my fly rods. I own several brands of rods and have two orvis rods, TLS and my Helios. Hands down I"... (read full reviews)
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"Purchased my Helios in May 2011 and have used it in different fishing waters through Sweden, both lakes and streams, and also in Alaska.
Catching char, trouts, grayling, rainbows, pikes and even a few"... (read full reviews)
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"When fishing water in the Northwest like the Yakima River, you need a versatile, "go-anywhere" rod for changing conditions—big wind, big flies, and big water. The Helios 10-foot 5-weight Tip Flex is"... (read full reviews)
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"I have been fly fishing since I was a young boy. My wife purchased this rod for my 40th birthday. It is absolutely the best fly rod I have ever used. The cast is nearly effortless because the rod does"... (read full reviews)
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"three weeks into a month holiday in Xcalak Mexico Ive had some fabulous fishing ,this 10 weight rod along with my new Mirage reel have performed flawlessly handling permit with total power . I was"... (read full reviews)
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"I received my Superfine Touch 804-4 Full-Flex Fly Rod this week and love this rod. This rod is a true 4 weight and unlike many new graphite rods does not need to be over-lined to flex properly. The"... (read full reviews)
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"Couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase of the 7'6" 3 wt. I use it in the smaller streams in western North Carolina and on some trophy waters that can produce some large trout. It feels great on"... (read full reviews)
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"This rod has them all beat. Easy to cast, sensitive, and has the power to punch through the wind. I use it as one of my streamer rods and it can throw heavy flies into the wind without a problem. In"... (read full reviews)
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"I have fished cane for all of my 52 years of fly fishing. I never expected to purchase a graphite rod. I love the feel of a fine cane rod on the smaller rivers and streams that I frequent. By far my"... (read full reviews)
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"I bought this rod not knowing exactly what I was getting into, just that it was considered by many to be the best in fly fishing. The first time I took it out, I realized how much I enjoyed my new"... (read full reviews)
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"I have had this rod for about 9 months and had nothing but pleasure every time I use it.
It is faster than many bamboo rods but still retains that classic feel while allowing you to cast into the"... (read full reviews)
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"I have two Helios rods which I like a lot. I bought this rod to use on "small waters" and couldn't be more pleased. I love the way it casts and handles overall. A great small waters rod!!!!!! Used"... (read full reviews)
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"I recently invested in a Helios - 10ft, 4wt (I fish a lot from a tube or kayak).....very impressed. Smooth, powerful, and accurate - fabulous delivery - I am overweighting with a #5 line. Still like a"... (read full reviews)
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"I recently spent 20 days in Patagonia casting streamers to large trout. I used my favorite rod, a 9-foot 7-weight Helios Tip Flex. This rod will handle any fly, from a small Little Rascal to a size 2"... (read full reviews)
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"These new Access fly pole is so light its like not having anything in your hand. I'm only into my second year of fly fishing but I've learned one thing" If it says ORVIS you can't go wrong. What a"... (read full reviews)
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"Wow! Wow! Wow! This rod blew my expectations right out of the water. I've been working a run for almost a decade catching fish mostly in the 9-12" range on the top with dries and nymphs off"... (read full reviews)
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"Orvis makes a great rod in the Clearwater 5W 9' ... it's flex, 4 piece assembly make it very user friendly ... although not the most expensive rod used by our foursome on my last fly trip (April,"... (read full reviews)
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"Hard to go back to the farm once you've been to Paris. Yes, there are less expensive outfits but not with the buttery action of both rod and reel. Then there's the high quality manufacturing and top"... (read full reviews)
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"Everything from this rod is amazing, from the cork to the casting accuracy and ease. Very light, and is very easy to cast."... (read full reviews)