Is the Orvis recon a fast action rod?
Orvis has remade its popular mid-priced rod series the Orvis Recon. The original Recon was known for its high-performance capabilities and a fast action design that we loved and recommended often. These rods were great for nymphing, throwing larger dry flies, and casting in the wind.
What is the Orvis Recon fly rod made of?
The metal is an anodized aluminum with a pewter finish that reduces glare and fish-scaring reflections. The blanks are an understated matte olive green in the freshwater Recon rods. The saltwater versions get a sweet matte blue rod blank.
What is a 4 wt fly rod good for?
It not only makes an awesome lighter general-purpose trout rod, but it’s also appropriate for applications like light-duty bass and carp fishing. Saltwater anglers could even find uses for a 4-weight on species like small bonefish and snook.
Where is Orvis Recon made?
For trout fishers, there are variety of new models including a 10-foot 4-weight that’s perfect for Euro nymphing techniques. Recon rods are made entirely in the U.S. in the Manchester, Vermont factory (even the aluminum tubes are American made).
Are all Orvis fly rods made in USA?
Orvis fly rods require no introduction. They have been building fly rods longer than any other manufacturer out there. Most are still made here in the USA and feature their un-conditional 25-year guarantee!
Where are Orvis Clearwater fly rods made?
Orvis builds all of its rods from the Access line on up there in Manchester from start to finish. The price point rods (Clearwater & Streamline) are made overseas to the specifications of the rod shop here in the USA.
Where are Orvis Recon rods made?
the USA
Proudly made in the USA by people who love fishing as much as you do. Freshwater: Orvis Recon Freshwater fly rods are meticulously engineered for favorite fishing spots and new adventures.
How much does an Orvis Recon weigh?
2 ⅝ oz.
The Recon weighs 2 ⅝ oz. — a graphite pittance compared to many 9-foot 5-weights, and, yet, it was powerful enough to throw long lines, strike back on big fish and handle fights in fast water. That weight-to-power ratio simply instilled confidence.
Is the Orvis Recon a do it all rod?
The Orvis Recon + Hydros Reel Combo Review The Orvis Recon is a Made-in-America fly rod designed as a do-it-all workhorse. Of course, as the fly fishing world has evolved, do-it-all has changed considerably. Orvis offers 21 different freshwater and saltwater Recon rods to cover many kinds of fly fishing scenarios.
Is the Orvis recon the same as the H3?
The Recon doesn’t sport that same white sticker, but the lettering, font, and blank have all been updated to match the styling of the H3 rods. All of Orvis’ rods have had those updates, save for the Superfine Glass series. The new Recon features some gorgeous cork that I’m certain Orvis procures through a deal with the devil.
Which is the best fly rod for trout?
For trout, the most common do-it-all fly rod is a 9′ 5-weight, which is what we tested. The new Made-in-America Orvis Recon Fly Rod offers a compelling blend of finesse and power.
How big is the Orvis man makes fire reel?
To get us a closer look, Orvis sent Man Makes Fire a 5-weight 9-foot Recon along with an Orvis Hydros II reel. After fishing with the Orvis Recon outfit over multiple days for Idaho cutthroat trout, this is what we learned: