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 was 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. But, the market sentiment is tilted towards Orvis. In the end, both of these brands bring tremendous value to the anglers. On the other hand, Sage offers quite a nice range of premium fly rods for veteran anglers. Beyond Euro techniques, the rod can also be used to fish a single dry fly, dry/dropper rigs, or even nymphing with a strike indicator. If you’re a beginner, then the starter rod variety on Orvis is far larger than Sage. An extraordinarily good rod for tight line nymphing with multiple flies. The Helios 3D and Helios 3F are currently available for pre-order and will be shipped in September 2017. Between the 3D and the 3F, there is a lot to be excited about with these USA made fly rods. It is a must cast for the angler looking for a new rod, no matter the application. The Helios 3F 1063-4 is an exceptional nymphing rod with the length you need to control your line during longer drifts and the 3F feel and responsiveness to allow you to detect subtle takes. They’ve done so in a big way with the new Orvis Helios 3 fly rod.
Helios 3F 3-Weight, 10'6' Fly Rods offer enhanced accuracy and feel at mid-range distances.
