![]() We didn’t know what to expect but we were extremely intrigued considering this release was shortly following releases of the same nature from competing rod brands. When we first heard about the new Blackout line back in April, we were briefed on the fact that a new “specialty rod” was coming out of Orvis HQ in Vermont. Contents: Orvis 8’5″,#8 Blackout Rod Review Orvis 9’5″,#5 Blackout Rod Review H3D/ H3F Comparison Conclusion Initial Impressions: This isn’t because the 11′,#3 Blackout is a euro-rod. Note that the Class #6 in the 10-foot variant comes with a fighting butt.Note: In this review, we will only be going over the 9’5″,#5 Rod, and the 8’5″,#8 rod. They are great rods for quick precise casts to watchful fish and are suitable for those who fish in various situations and sometimes need to hit exactly the right spot even if it is crowded. The Helios 3F #6 is an excellent choice for all trout anglers. This is the best trout rod that Orvis has made and they offer precise accuracy even in tricky situations, they are well balanced and have a sensitivity that reaches far into the arm. Helios 3F #3-#5 are designed to be able to put a dry fly in a teacup from 12 meters. The Helios 3 are the most accurate fly rods ever built yet are remarkably powerful and can put the fly exactly where you want it, even at longer distances. This is a sniper rifle in the world of shotguns that automatically corrects the variables of the throw and guides to the target with incomparable precision. Regardless of what's going on behind you, energy is concentrated in the forward cast by effectively reducing horizontal and vertical vibrations in the rod tip. The Helios 3F is designed to significantly reduce the variables in the throw so that power can be focused on the target. The variables that come from fisherman, rod and external conditions are far too many. Roller Mount - Midnight Black Type III Anodized Aluminum with Graphite Insert. If you want to play at the highest level, you can't compromise and Helios 3 is designed to master every situation, from outwitting the timid inhabitants of the mountain stream with 3F to taming the coast's primordial sea trout with 3D.Ĭhoose your game plan first and then the weapon. The difference is in the taper and stiffness, but the basic design is the same for both 3F and 3D. ![]() 3F is accuracy with finesse - every dry fly angler's dream. Helios 3F and 3D are designed for each purpose without compromise. H3 represents a fundamental change from different flex profiles to a completely new level of accuracy and expedient design. Reflect on your own experiences, when it has gone well and when it has failed, and the answer will become crystal clear. Making a 15-meter cast right into the gap of a watchful trout is fishing. Whether it's getting the right drift in the stream or placing the fly in line of sight for a wandering predatory fish, or reaching the right depth with the nymph, the difference between success and failure is often a matter of centimeters.Īll modern fly rods have power, but accuracy is the area where Orvis is now leading the development. ![]() There is a famous quote by Wyatt Earp, "speed is good but accuracy is everything." Experienced fly anglers have learned just that - accuracy is everything. ![]()
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