We set out on an adventure to make the world's lightest graphite fly rod. Along the way, we also made the world's best.
Helios technology—with its incredible power-to-weight ratio—offers a
new version of the 9-foot-5-weight fly rod with performance
characteristics that are astounding. It feels like a 3-weight and yet
has the ability to throw long casts in the wind across big water and
fight big fish like no other 5-weight on the market. With its modern
Tip Flex action, this rod is the gold standard by which all other trout
rods will be measured. If you haven’t cast this rod yet, make sure you
do, as its performance can only be appreciated in use.
The fast-action Tip-Flex is the go-to rod for big water and big trout.
FRESHWATER:
Benefits
greatest feel of action for more accurate and longer casts
superior sensitivity and responsiveness
the strongest fly rod on the market
loads quickly, crisply, but nimbly
supremely-balanced feel
unmatched fish-fighting power
better tracking for dry flies and nymphing
smoother transition of power
reduced casting fatigue
Features
exclusive first-ever thermoplastic, thermoset resins from tip to butt
Precision Power Taper™
woven graphite & gold-anodized aluminum reel seat
recoil guides
titanium frame stripping guide with NanoLite® ceramic insert
translucent-olive finish
highest grade cork handle
woven-graphite rod tube
made in Manchester, Vermont