![]() This helped me consistently deliver the cast without starting too early on my forward cast. A relatively progressive taper for a fast action rod, the rod loaded well and the loading cues were easy to pick up while casting. The tip was softer than I expected, in a positive way. It’s a fast-action fly rod that still has quite a bit of feel. The 3D generated noticeably more line speed than the 3F. The difference between the two: line Speed and presentation. The 5wt in the 3D is deadly accurate out to 60 feet. From sight nymphing, throwing streamers, dry flies and big foam flies, the Helios 3D and the Helios 3F have been challenged every way I could possibly contrive during my time with the rods. The 8 weight Helios 3D took on gar and bass in Florida, while the 3D and 3F fished big and small rivers for trout around Colorado and Wyoming. Scientific Anglers Ultimate Trout WF5F paired well with the 9ft 5wt 3F. Scientific Anglers MPX Amplitude WF5F and WF8F paired well with the 9ft 5wt 3D and 9ft 8wt 3D, respectively. Over the past two months, I’ve had the opportunity to extensively fish the 3D and 3F 5wt and the 3D 8wt in Florida, Wyoming, and of course Colorado. Sure, not everyone will love the branding, but don’t write this rod off before you cast it. Recognizable, unique and sleek with the matte finish, the Orvis Helios 3 is a good looking rod that steps out of the classic blues, greens, and blacks. Personally, I love the look of Helios 3s. There has been plenty of talk about the rods appearance since it’s debut at IFTD this summer. Let’s talk about that “modern white rod branding” on the new rods. Additionally, both flex varieties have the modified full wells grip, which I prefer in hand. The Helios 3 fly rods have REC recoil snake guides and SiC/titanium stripping guides and have done away with the hook keeper (a good move in my book). Both flex families have Midnight Black type III anodized aluminum reel seats with matching Matte carbon inserts. Conversely, the 3F has a Matte Storm (read: Grey) finish with White and Green branding above the cork. While both sport the more modern (some would say aggressive) white rod branding above the cork, the 3D has a Matte Midnight (read: Black) finish. In very simple terms, the 3D is a fast-action rod offering accurate casts with power at distance and the 3F is a moderate action rod offering accurate casts with finesse.īeyond action, the two flex families can be distinguished by their finish. Doing away with more traditional descriptors like tip-flex and mid-flex, Orvis opted for the following monikers: Helios 3D (D=Distance) and Helios 3F (F=Finesse). In September, Orvis will release the five and eight-weight Helios 3s with two flex families to choose from (additional sizes will continue to be added to the range in 2018). Designed for accuracy, Orvis is hoping to separate themselves from the herd with the all-new Helios 3 fly rod. ![]() That has resulted in some fast rods that might lack a bit of soul, feel, and accuracy at times. For years, line speed and distance have been the driving factors in the design of new fly rods. With the fleet of high quality rods on the market today, Orvis determined that the next frontier of fly rod innovation was accuracy. If you are looking for the extended review, read on. ![]() If you are looking for the Cliff Notes Orvis Helios 3 Fly Rod review, here it is. ![]()
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