Orvis Helios D 11WT 9'
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- Maximize line speed with a fast loading rod
- Heavy lifting power for big fish
- Efficient energy transference for longer casts
- Extremely accurate at any distance
- Models for all levels of fresh and saltwater
- Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
- Aluminum rod tube
- Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
- Made in USA
Description
Orvis Helios D 11WT 9'
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 HeliosTM 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.
Features
The Most Accurate Fly Rod in the World
And we can prove it. With the most significant reduction in tip displacement ever measured, hit your target with laser precision.
Delivering Your Fly With Confidence - On Target, Every Time
Strategic reinforcement in the rod blank increases hoop strength and minimizes vibration, leading to a radical reduction in tip displacement.
Muscle and Mettle
Increased travel distance means more lifting power when a fish runs under the boat or thrashes at the net. Fight those last moments with confidence.
Distance & Finesse - A Quiver of Options in Two Series
Choose D for increased line speed and lifting power and F for ultimate sensitivity and delicate presentations with tippet protection.
Warranty
Orvis 25-Year Guarantee
What that means is, we’ll fix your broken fly rod, and if we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it, no questions asked. Step on it, close the door on it, run over it with the car—it doesn’t matter, we’ll fix it. Our exclusive interchangeable part program means if we have the parts in-stock, we'll get you back on the water in 5 business days. And if we can’t repair it, we’ll choose a newer model rod of at least equal value to replace it. Your investment is assured for a nominal shipping and handling charge.
Orvis Helios D
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Q: What specific fishing scenarios did you design this rod for, and where do you feel it truly excels in performance? A: This is an exceptional rod for tarpon, sailfish, GT’s, and other big-game species. It combines easy, comfortable, accurate casting from short to long with abundant fighting power. It has proven again and again to be a favorite among serious tarpon anglers who value precision casting with fighting power. It comfortably casts a range of floating and sinking lines including SA’s true-to-weight Tarpon line for smaller Florida Keys “spring creek” flies, SA’s Grand Slam taper for all-around applications, and SA’s heavier Titan or GT series lines for large baitfish patterns.
Q: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod? A: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Tarpon or Grand Slam
| empty | Short | Medium | Long | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 23.1 |
| Caster 2 | 7.2 | 8 | 8.4 | 23.6 |
| Caster 3 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 24.5 |
| Combined | 23.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 72.8 |
- Easy. Effortless. You feel the rod in the tip section when casting, but also through the middle of the rod. Very responsive and the rod still holds integrity as you bounce around to various distances. Overall, this rod works very well at all distances, but comes alive further out.
- Good load and no effort at distance. It has a good tip for short casts, but fairly stiff like all 11-Weights. I can feel the tip of the rod in close and it starts to load really well with 30’ of line out. This thing is a laser pointer at 70’. Great on the pick up and set down cast at 50’ – easy.
- This is a light rod and what I give to it I get out of it. Forgiving if I make a mistake. Not challenging me at 50’ (medium). If I had a week with this rod, I could really figure it out, but it’s designed for close and long.
The Orvis advertising campaign might have been spot on! The Helios D is easy and intuitive from the first cast. It loads cleanly through the tip and into the mid section, remains responsive across distances, and maintains its integrity as casting range changes. While it performs well everywhere, it truly comes alive at longer distances.
Up close, the tip provides enough feel for short casts, and with roughly 30 feet of line out the rod begins to load efficiently. At medium distance it is forgiving and effortless, and at long range it is exceptionally accurate, delivering precise presentations with minimal effort. Light in hand and easy to control, this is a rod that excels both in close and at distance.
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