Type: Fly Rods
SKU: 21LN5157
Accuracy with a whole lot of power—the Helios 3 Fly Rod casts like a dream.
A product of strong collaboration, the Blackout rods are high-concept, extremely specialized fishing tools—each conceptualized in a partnership between our storied guides and gear designers. New models include a scenario-specific 9'5" 5-weight, an 8'5" 8-weight boat rod, and an 11' 3-weight Euro-nymphing rod. USA.
Orvis 25-Year Guarantee
What that means is, we’ll fix your broken fly rod, and if we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it, no questions asked. Step on it, close the door on it, run over it with the car—it doesn’t matter, we’ll fix it. If we can’t repair it, we’ll choose a newer model rod of at least equal value to replace it. Your investment is assured for a nominal shipping and handling charge.
Use the following table to understand how sizes relate to different metrics.
ROD | WEIGHT | LENGTH | GRIP CONFIGURATION | REEL | LINE | BACKING WEIGHT (LBS) | BACKING LENGTH (YDS) |
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Helios 3F 113-4 | 3 | 11' | 7" Modified Full Wells Down-Locking Reel Seat .75" Fighting Butt |
Mirage LT III Blackout | Hydros Tactical Nymph | 20 | 275 |
Helios 3D 955-4 | 5 | 9'5" | 7" Modified Full Wells | Mirage LT II Blackout | Pro Trout Textured | 20 | 100 |
Helios 3D 858-4 | 8 | 8'5" | 7" Full Wells 1.5" Fighting Butt |
Mirage LT IV Blackout | PRO SW All-Rounder Textured | 20 | 200 |