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Orvis Recon® Fly Rod

Orvis Recon® Fly Rod

$598.00
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  • Returnable
Rod length
7'6"
8'4"
8'6"
9'0"
9'6"
10'0"
Line weight
7 wt
8 wt
6 wt SW
10 wt
2 wt
12 wt
4 wt
9 wt
3 wt
6 wt
5 wt
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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 it hooks in to. This rod is for those who have tried fly fishing and maybe been using a cheaper setup but are loving the experience and want to upgrade to the real deal. The rod has many configuration options and comes with a beautiful wooden handle that stands out from others. If I had to fish with one rod across the board, I would choose the Orvis Recon.

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(4.8/5) 1 Expert review
Pros
  • Smooth and easy casting
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable in the hand
  • Great sensitivity for a variety of techniques
Cons
  • Cork handle can slowly chip away
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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.

Pieces
4
Style
Single hand
Action
Fast
Water type
Freshwater
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
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Jacob Jesionek
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Jacob Jesionek tested 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 it hooks in to. This rod is for those who have tried fly fishing and maybe been using a cheaper setup but are loving the experience and want to upgrade to the real deal. The rod has many configuration options and comes with a beautiful wooden handle that stands out from others. If I had to fish with one rod across the board, I would choose the Orvis Recon.

Pros
  • Smooth and easy casting
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable in the hand
  • Great sensitivity for a variety of techniques
Cons
  • Cork handle can slowly chip away
Orvis Recon fly rod
Orvis Recon® Fly Rod
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