![]() ![]() Also could be a great option for Trout and Salmon in Alaska. ![]() Lines: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Bonefish Fly Line, Scientific Anglers Amplitude Titan Fly Line, Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX Fly Line, Orvis Pro Trout Smooth Fly Lineīest Use: This is primarily a Salmon/Steelhead rod… but could be used to throw streamers for Bass in a stillwater setting. It’s a great option for anglers looking to throw flies longer distances. This rod is a real gem, but probably has limited uses for a lot of anglers since you wouldn’t want to use it to swing flies for steelhead. Fish this rod anytime you need to launch it. This rod also does everything you’d want a 10’ 7wt to do. While it has decent accuracy, it’s the ridiculous power at longer distances that makes this rod so good. This rod was designed for fishing lakes (in Europe). Lines: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Bonefish Fly Line, RIO InTouch Striper Fly Line, Orvis Pro SW All-Rounder Textured Fly Lineīest Use: This is a great rod for lake scenarios, windy conditions, and some smaller saltwater fishing. If you’re looking for a versatile 7wt with power at long distance and decent finesse in close, this is your rod. It’s also a great all-around offering in the 7wt sphere, and really lightweight. Similar to the 10’ 7wt, this rod is really powerful. The 9’ 7wt is another favorite in the series. The 6wt is also a decent option for smaller Bonefish on calm days. You could also use it as a rod for hoppers in windy conditions… think Patagonia. This rod is a true beauty.īest Use: This is a great rod for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass and larger Trout streamers on big rivers like the Yellowstone. Laser tight loops make the 6wt 3D a rod that’s great for practical on-the-water uses and for impressing your friends in the backyard. It also has enough backbone for small streamers or large dry flies. This rod has great all-around mid-distance performance with SA Bonefish and SA MPX. The 9’ 6wt 3D is one of our favorite 6wts regardless of brand. This is a solid choice for windy tailwaters when you’re throwing to picky trout, too. This truly is a versatile 5wt with lots of applications including lightweight Bass fishing. Lines: Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX Fly Line, RIO InTouch Perception, Orvis Pro Trout Textured Fly Lineīest Use: This is a rod for the hopper junkie, nymph addict, streamer slinger all in one. If you’re looking for a 5wt that gives a lot of feedback, especially at short range, you’d probably be better off with the 3F. If you’re looking for a high-performance rod with power, accuracy, and distance capabilities, this is one of the better 5wt rods on the market. It’s also a great option for larger dry flies from a drift boat or small streamers on spring creeks.Īs you can see in the video, we like the 3D 5wt better than the 3F 5wt. Lines: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout Fly Line, RIO Gold Fly Line, Orvis Pro Trout Textured Fly Lineīest Use: This is a technical tailwater rod for small dry flies at longer distances. If you’re looking for a 4wt that provides a ton of feedback and a lot of accuracy at short distances, choose the 3F instead. This rod is smooth and powerful with accurate, snappy performance. Smaller dry flies at longer distances on a western tailwater? Sure. Hoppers from a drift boat? This rod is a great choice. The 4wt 3D is a powerful little stick that punches above its weight class. 100% of our funding comes from your gear purchases, so if this blog post helps you on your next fly fishing adventure, please support us by buying your gear from us. We spend a lot of time testing gear and writing reviews to give you all of the tools to make your next trip a success. Trident Fly Fishing is a full-service fly shop. If you're that kind of angler, check out our model-by-model review of the Orvis Helios 3F Fly Rod Series here. As such, this isn't a rod series for the angler who prefers finesse, delicacy, feedback, or rods that are deep-flexing. Orvis has engineered nearly every rod model in the series to be a fast action powerhouse capable of shooting line, cutting through the wind, lifting heavy fish, and throwing laser loops. Series Overview: If I had to choose one word to describe the Orvis Helios 3D Fly Rod Series it'd be 'powerful'. Of course, like our shootouts and other casting commentaries, these mini-reviews are based on our casting style and preferences. This article is designed to pass that info along to you. We traveled to the Orvis headquarters in Manchester, VT this fall and had the chance to cast each and every rod in the 3D series. In an attempt to provide better info so you can make a more informed buying decision, we decided to start a 'model-by-model' blog series. "How does the 3wt compare to the 4wt?" and "When should I use this rod?" and "What line works best on this rod?". We get questions about specific rod models all the time. ![]()
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