{"product_id":"orvis-helios-d-11wt-tarpon-fly-rod-combo-outfit-new","title":"Orvis Helios D 11wt TARPON Fly Rod Combo Outfit - New!","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrvis Helios D 11wt TARPON Fly Rod Combo Outfit - New!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get with our exclusive combo:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrvis HELIOS D Fly Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in 11wt \u003c\/strong\u003e($1,198)\u003cstrong\u003e - The newest and most popular Tarpon fly rod!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReel\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Several Great Options - Choose from the\u003cstrong\u003e Lamson HYPERSPEED\u003c\/strong\u003e ($899.99), the \u003cstrong\u003eNew\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrvis RATIO \u003c\/strong\u003e($598)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ein Silver (Default) or Black on request -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eA fantastic saltwater reel from Orvis which is Made in USA \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eOr\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe\u003cstrong\u003e Lamson Litespeed M12 \u003c\/strong\u003e($799.99)\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003eOr the excellent\u003cstrong\u003e Hatch Iconic 11+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reel ($1068) *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr you can change this to any other reel of your choice for the price difference. Call us any time for assistance\u003c\/span\u003e! \u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFly Line\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Anglers GRAND SLAM \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e TARPON\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e11wt\u003c\/strong\u003e Line\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(The lighter of the two tapers for more finesse whereas Grand Slam is better in higher wind)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are two of the most popular Tarpon lines on the market currently (and Orvis owns Scientific Anglers, which makes their Orvis branded fly lines as well). We normally would go with the new \u003cstrong\u003eSA Magnitude\u003c\/strong\u003e lines with clear floating tips unless you might have difficulty seeing those clear tips in the water and would prefer a solid colored line like SA Amplitude Tarpon or Grand Slam. Either way the taper is the same. *Or, want something else? Feel free to contact us to request any other fly line for this combo. Everything can be customized however you prefer it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaders\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(FREE!)\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmpqua TARPON Leaders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(typically \u003cstrong\u003e30\/50\u003c\/strong\u003e mono\/fluoro is most popular but you can request other leaders).\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(FREE!)\u003c\/span\u003e: Scientific Anglers Gel Spun Backing - usually in Blue but you can request other colors.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) - \u003cstrong\u003eBacking \u0026amp; Fly Line\u003c\/strong\u003e - All set up and ready to fish, just loop on a leader (included). Call or email us to request any special setup or different line\/backing etc. Default retrieve is left-hand (Which is \"normal\" for right-handed people, holding rod in right and reeling with left hand - Ask us to change it if needed) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE! \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe offer many excellent combos which we have customized to improve them from their original spec. You can call or email us to request a different reel, fly line or a certain backing color, it's usually no problem to switch it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the HELIOS D Fly Rods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Technically Orvis is just calling these new rods \"Helios\" without a version number but it's the 4th generation so we call it the 4D to make it more clear which version this is. The D is for \"Distance\" meaning these are the faster action rods than the Helios F series which is for \"Finesse\" and is more specifically aimed at freshwater applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour best is now 4x better with unprecedented accuracy and the backbone to deliver when you need it most. Designed and rigorously tested to perform in the most demanding conditions, the all-new Helios fly rod is the go-everywhere, fish-anything option for anglers demanding power and precision. From tight-quarter trout streams to double hauling on salt flats, the versatility is a gamechanger. With the world’s most accurate and powerful fly rod in your hands, anything is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen compared to Helios 3, the previous industry benchmark for accuracy:\u003cbr\u003e• 4X more accurate\u003cbr\u003e• 25% more durable in extreme breakage testing\u003cbr\u003e• 10% lighter swing weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrvis designed the Helios 4D fly rod to cast at impressive distances without sacrificing power - and it hits the mark every time. We’ve reduced the variables at the point of release to focus the energy behind every cast. Increased hoop strength means reduced vibration for a crisp release every time, because we know accuracy is paramount. The H4D rod churns out precise casts that are the stuff of legend - because it’s the pinpoint delivery of flies that takes you from a quiet day on the water to battling predator fish ripping down the flats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePushing through a gusty saltwater wind is no big deal - the Helios 4D has the power to get your fly there, and the accuracy to drop it right where you want it. Whatever the location, whatever the fish, the H4D is ready for it: big rivers or saltwater, bonefish or bass - those accurate drops earn more bends in the rod, it’s as simple as that. Get the most accurate fly rod in existence and land more fish on every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are some of the most accurate fly rods ever built, offering remarkable strength and the ability to place a fly where you want it at distance. The Helios 4D 11 WT is designed for light offshore and medium tarpon. 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