The H3 comes in two different flex families. Replacing the H2 was a task that Orvis did not take lightly. The H2 was one of the best rods on the planet, with the one-piece models being some of the best rods I’ve ever thrown. Developed with new materials, actions, and tapers, the H3 certainly has some big shoes to fill. At the head of the pack was the Orvis Helios 3. Just about every major fly rod manufacturer was brandishing their newest, tech-packed stick. The buzz around IFTD this year was heavy on the rod-talk. Get the most accurate fly rod in existence and land more fish on every trip.By Justin Pickett The Orvis H-3 is clearly one of the best fly rods to ever leave the Orvis shop, but it’s not all about the long cast. Whatever the location, whatever the fish, the H3D 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. Pushing through a gusty saltwater wind is no big deal-the Helios 3D has the power to get your fly there, and the accuracy to drop it right where you want it. ![]() ![]() The H3D 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. Increased hoop strength means reduced vibration for a crisp release every time, because everyone knows accuracy is paramount. They've reduced the variables at the point of release to focus the energy behind every cast. Orvis designed the Helios 3D fly rod to cast at impressive distances without sacrificing power-and it hits the mark every time. This increased strength also makes the Helios 3 stronger and more durable with an 85" deflection distance to breakage as compared to 54" for Helios and 72" for Helios 2. This increased hoop strength prevents the blank from ovalizing when flexed, damping the vibration as the rod unloads and the line is released forward with significantly reduced sine waves taking a truer path to the target. This was accomplished with a strategically reinforced blank that is stronger, yet remarkably has a lighter swing weight than previous Helios rods. It is a rifle in a world of muskets and it autocorrects the variables of the cast to the target with incomparable precision. No matter what happens behind you the energy of the forward cast is crisply released through a tight window created by the most significant reduction in horizontal and vertical tip frequency ever conceived. Helios 3F and 3D were designed to significantly reduce the variables at the point of release focusing the energy of the cast to the intended target. The variables of caster, rod, and conditions are too great. No cast ever thrown is identical to any other cast ever thrown. And, when the opportunities are way out there and the windows are small, the Helios 3D gives you the advantage. It's the rod you should grab if you want to put a streamer on a dime at sixty feet. ![]() The "D" is for distance in the Helios 3D. You'll feel every nuance of the rod when you cast. It's the rod for short to medium distance - out to 60 feet. Unmatched Accuracy, Now Offered in Two Flavors! The "F" is for feel in the Helios 3F.
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