Orvis
Orvis Recon® Fly Rod · 8'4" · 3 wt
$598.00
Rod length
7'6"
8'4"
8'6"
9'0"
9'6"
10'0"
Line weight
7 wt
8 wt
10 wt
4 wt
9 wt
3 wt
6 wt
5 wt
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A staple in the mid-range fly rod market, the Recon® by Orvis® is a smooth-casting, fast action fly rod. The Recon rod would be ideal for any angler who wants a user-friendly, lightweight rod with plenty of backbone for making accurate long casts or tossing larger flies. Key Features: - Fast Action – Fast action rods suit more aggressive casters or casters who are looking to throw larger flies, nymphs, or streamers for longer distances. - Pewter Type III Anodized Aluminum Reel Seat w/ Wood Insert – The wood insert gives the rod a very high-end, classy look while still being durable and functional. - USA Made – Orvis has more direct control over the quality and craftsmanship of the rods made in-house here in the USA. - Orvis 25 Year Guarantee – The Orvis warranty will fix or replace any broken rod for a small handling fee, regardless of reason.
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| Rod length | 8'4" |
| Line weight | 3 wt |
| Pieces | 4 |
| Style | Single hand |
| Action | Fast |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Grip type | Reverse half wells |
| Rod material | Aluminum |
| Fly fishing type | Nymphs, Streamers, Poppers/Big Dries |
| Fishing type | Fly |
| Fish species | Trout, Bass, Panfish |
| Fly fishing technique | Dry flies, Nymphs / Wet, Streamers, Poppers |
| Warranty | Orvis Great Catch Guarantee |
4.9/5
Jacob Jesionek owns this product
The Orvis Recon is my personal holy grail of rods. In hand, the rod is light and comfortable, pairing well with a light reel to create an outfit that can be brought anywhere. It casts accurately and smoothly making tricky fly presentations easy. When the cast is awarded with a bite, it has good backbone for fighting the fish that... Read more
Ideal for
- Smooth and easy casting
- Extremely lightweight and comfortable in the hand
- Great sensitivity for a variety of techniques
Not ideal for
- Cork handle can slowly chip away
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Jacob Jesionek
Fly Fishing Expert4.1/5
Baily Dent owns this product
The Recon series of rods is a great value rod. Orvis took everything it learned making the Helios series of rods and put it into the recon using less high-tech materials to make it more budget-friendly. This is definitely a step up on their Clearwater lineup, and the fact it’s made in America at this price point is... Read more
Ideal for
- Budget friendly
- Made in America
- Best in class warranty
Not ideal for
- Maxes out at about 60’ for a cast
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Baily Dent
Fly Fishing Expert4.7/5
Matt Beam owns this product
The Orvis Recon 10’ 2wt fly rod is one of the best, if not THE best, fly rod any fly fisher can buy when looking for a euro nymphing-specific fly rod. This rod also handles small dry flies well and small indicator rigs. It’s highly sensitive when set up with the correct leader and fly line for strike detection when... Read more
Ideal for
- Top notch sensitivity
- Superb casting feel
- Best of the best Euro Nymphing Rod
Not ideal for
- No hook keeper
Reviewed by:
Matt Beam
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8'4" 3wt The Perfect Dry Fly Rod
Originally posted at www.orvis.com on Sep 25, 2024The 8'4" 3wt Recon is one of my favorite rods I own, and I own many. Delicate enough for spooky trout in spring creeks, yet has enough backbone for bass in my local lake. Throws the tiniest dry flies up close and can huck a hopper dropper 40' when you need to. I absolutely love everything about it from the taper to the burl wood reel seat. A real workhorse of a fly rod and balances perfectly with the CFO III.
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Originally posted at www.orvis.com on Jul 7, 2024Have had my 10’ 4wt for 3 years and it has been strong and reliable. I do everything from small-medium streamers to drys and even have a euro setup that crushes finicky fish. This has been the swiss knife of my quiver and I find myself reaching for it more now than my 8’6” Helios 5wt because it’s so darn fun and versatile. As always, I am strictly and Orvis rod guy because of their warranty!
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