Orvis Helios D Stillwater Fly Rod

The Orvis Helios D Saltwater Fly Fishing Rod has proven to be four times more accurate than the Helios 3, the previous industry benchmark. Since 1856, innovation has been Orvis Fly Fishing's specialty, always driven by a simple mission statement: "We can do better".

After years of exhaustive development, there are zero compromises with these rods. Only maximum performance that takes the caster to total accuracy in a state of flow, from eye to fly, the only thing left is fly selection.

Over-engineering is an understatement. For Orvis rod designers, "over-engineered" is not a hint; it's an acknowledgment that Helios performs far beyond the normal limits of a fly rod. The mission to raise the world standard of precision comes with a commitment that every performance feature and every component of the new Helios exceeds expectations.

• Type III anodized aluminum reel seat
• Hardwood reel seat inserts
• Titanium Stripping Guide
• Titanium REC rings
• Aluminum rod tube

Orvis Helios fly rods are built to satisfy anglers who seek perfection through precise casts with performance that stands up to the toughest conditions and the strongest fish. The new Orvis Helios D-series fly rods offer greater sensitivity, increased tippet protection and the design to make presentations in the fishing zone and mends at the right time. With the world's most accurate fly rod in your hands, anything is possible.

Orvis Helios is 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.

Cast your fly with confidence, always on target. Strategic reinforcement in the rod blank increases core strength and minimizes vibration, leading to a radical reduction in tip displacement.

Muscle and mettle. More travel distance means more lifting power when a fish runs under the boat or flails in the net. Fight those last moments with confidence.

Less swing weight without the risk of breakage. A 10% reduction in swing weight equals a crisp, balanced feel that's virtually effortless to cast all day long without fatigue.

HELIOS™ D 9' # 5-6 WEIGHT FLY ROD

• All-around trout fishing performance
• Dries, nymphs, and light streamers in freshwater rivers and lakes
• Maximum energy transference for longer casts
• Extremely accurate up-close
• Modified full wells grip
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Aluminum rod tube
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT II fly reel
  • PRO Trout Textured fly line
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA

HELIOS™ D 9' # 7 WEIGHT FLY ROD

• Versatile performance for coldwater and warmwater species
• Ideal for streamers and bigger flies
• Generates power quickly for loading and shooting line
• Excellent for floating and sinking line types
• Efficient energy recovery
• Full wells grip with fighting butt
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT II fly reel
  • PRO Trout Textured fly line
• Aluminum rod tube
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA

Orvis HELIOS D 9'5 # 5

• River and stillwater ready
• Ideal for dries and nymphs
• Maximize reach and line control
• Tippet protection from extended tip
• Quick line pickup capabilities
• Modified full wells grip
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT II fly reel
  • PRO Trout Textured fly line
• Aluminum rod tube
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA

HELIOS™ D 10' # 4-5 WEIGHT FLY ROD

• River and stillwater ready
• Ideal for dries and nymphs
• Maximize reach and line control
• Tippet protection from extended tip
• Excellent for tactical nymphing
• Quick line pickup capabilities
• Modified full wells grip
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT II fly reel - Mirage® LT III fly reel
  • PRO Trout Textured fly line
• Aluminum rod tube
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA

HELIOS™ D 10' # 6 WEIGHT FLY ROD

• Maximum leverage for still waters and rivers
• Extended reach and superior line control
• Tippet protection from extended tip
• Excellent for trout and anadromous fish
• Quick line pickup capabilities
• Full wells grip with fighting butt
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT III fly reel
  • PRO Trout Textured fly line
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA

HELIOS™ D 10' # 7 WEIGHT FLY ROD

• Versatile performance for trout and anadromous spe- cies
• Ideal for streamers and bigger nymph rigs
• Extra reach for longer drifts
• Tippet protection against hard strikes and blitzing runs
• Full wells grip with fighting butt
• Matte midnight black finish with black thread wraps
• Recommended equipment:
  • Mirage® LT III fly reel
  • PRO Power Taper Line Textured
• Aluminum rod tube
• Backed by 25-Year Guarantee
• Made in USA