A new generation of Helios fly rods, one of the most popular and well known lines from Orvis, has been released.
The new Helios fly rod series is said to be four times more accurate than its predecessor, the Helios 3 (H3). The new series also is 25 percent stronger and 10 percent lighter in hand. The result is an intuitive fly rod defining a new era in fly rod manufacturing.
“Helios rods are what people think of when they think of Orvis innovation and leadership in fly fishing,” said Orvis President Simon Perkins. “We had something really special with the Helios 3. We wanted to challenge ourselves with something better. Because the team in our rod shop is the best in the world, the result is revolutionary.”
The new series was conceived and built by designers, engineers and rod builders in Manchester, Vermont. The new Helios series displays dramatically increased hoop strength and a radical reduction in rod tip displacement when casting. The result is a rod that is able to deliver a cast measurably more accurate, tracking four times better than the industry-leading Helios 3. Many of Orvis’s network of professional guides and anglers in seven countries were part of the official testing process.
“The new Helios is a reimagining of what’s possible in a fly rod and its ability to deliver the best experience for an angler. Four times more accurate than the industry-benchmark H3 is not hyperbole,” said Shawn Combs, director of fishing design and development. “We’ve built the tools to quantify what’s been measured historically in our industry through feel. This rod is where instinct and innovation meet. The result is the most accurate rod in the world. We know it when we cast it, and we see it in the data.”
About Helios Rods
The Helios is available in two distinct series, Distance (D) and Finesse (F).
The D-Series offers increased line speed, lifting power and stored energy. it is available from 4-weight for small stream trout to 14-weight for billfish in saltwater. The F-Series features increased sensitivity optimized for delicate presentations and tippet protection. It is available in sizes ranging from 2 weight to 8 weight.
The Helios fly rod collection has an MSRP of $1098-$1198. It is available online and at select independent fly shops and Orvis retail stores.
