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HELIOS Reviews
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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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"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 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 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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"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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"I used this rod on the Gunnison River this summer. It allowed me to reach spots that I could have never reached with a standard fly rod and it is so light that I could fish it all day. My guide could"... (read full reviews)
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"I received this as a free promotion for booking with Orvis for a Montana fly fishing excursion.
I did not use it there but used it on my home waters in New England and it worked great! Great action,"... (read full reviews)
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"I bought the 11# Helios for my annual trip to the Florida Keys and this rod is the most responsive, beautiful, casting tool I have had the pleasure of using let alone owning! Being able to cast large"... (read full reviews)
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"I originally bought the 842-4 for backcountry fishing for 6-10" brookies in the backcountry. It was a lot of fun catching those little brookies on this rod but I felt like I had plenty enough backbone"... (read full reviews)
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"Although the item is relatively expensive, my mantra of 'you get what you pay for' has been reinforced by my Orvis Helios. I am extremely satisfied with the workmanship and technology and look forward"... (read full reviews)
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"Coming from a Sage Launch this rod is a whole other animal. Smoother launch, more control over all throughout the rod, yet still sensitive enough to feel from small rainbows to massive tarpons.
I do a"... (read full reviews)
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"This Helios Spey is another rising sun from Orvis. Fantastic finish from but to tip, and a wonderfully deep emerald color - aesthetically a must for any two-handed fisherman. And the best part is, it"... (read full reviews)
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"I have had the pleasure of field testing many spey rods and i was pleasantly surprised at the weight, responsiveness and power of my Helio. I purchased 2 of them i was so impressed. I landed over 40"... (read full reviews)