Orvis helios 8wt series#

While there are shorter eight-weights we like for specific applications, like tossing heavy sinking lines and big streamers, the Blackout is the most versatile option.

The Helios 3D Blackout is the only sub-nine footer on our list. More photos and information is available upon request. This versatile 8wt is the perfect choice for covering big water with ease, throwing saltwater flies in the wind, and effortlessly sending big bass bugs straight. Orvis Helios 3 Blackout Fly Rod Review (Lightest 8-Weight) Watch on. Glad to have had the opportunity to enjoy the water and fish for the legend while I could. I used to work for Mike Kuczynski at the Eureka Fly Shop and am moving to CO so steelheading won't be on the agenda for some time. All gear is in excellent, used condition. Use the Skagit line to cast small animal-sized flies into high water with a giant wall of brush behind you or use the Scandi line for small flies and floating line work. This is a great spey/switch rig for Nor Cal and small to medium sized river steelheading. Also includes a RIO Steelhead Scandi Line (435 gr), 3 RIO Skagit MOW tips (10'floating, 2.5'Floating/7.5 T-8, 10' T-, and an Airflo floating Polyleader for the Scandi Line. The product of strong collaboration, its what happens when longtime guides bring complex fishing. Sporting Journal featured the 8wt rod among Grays Best for 2021. Thats the philosophy behind this 8 5 surgical 8 wt.

Orvis helios 8wt series#

Rigged with 100 feet of Airflo Ridgeline running line with Beulah's 450 grain Tonic (Skagit) Line. launch campaign for the Orvis Helios 3 Blackout series of fly fishing rods.

Airflo VRC 10/12 Spey Reel loaded with 250 yards of yellow 30 lb backing. Orvis ZG Helios Switch Rod 11' 8wt Tip Flex 9.5 360-485 grain window.