Until you fish with the highly specialized fishing tool that is the Orvis Helios 3 Blackout Fly Rod, you'll never know how good an angler you can be. Inspired by real-world guide know how and technique-focused collaboration, the 3 fly rods in this elite Orvis series leave nothing to chance. On-the-nose accuracy and piercing power instill confidence in every cast. Choose from a scenario-specific 9'5" 5-weight, an 8'5" 8-weight boat rod, and 11' 3-weight Euro-nymphing rod. Wield the 5-weight for long-range nymphing and pinpoint dry-fly placement with a length striking an ideal balance to cast well from shore, while wading, or from a boat. Opt for the surgical 8-weight to rev up line speed in freshwater or salt, and for rapid-response, 1-cast accuracy on fast-moving targets. The 3-weight Euro-nymphing specialist transmits every-strike sensitivity right to your hand to eliminate empty hooksets. The 11-ft. length encourages intuitive drift control topped off with a soft tip to cushion fine tippets. Matte Midnight blank features REC recoil snake guides and SiC/titanium stripping guides and comes fitted with a type-III anodized aluminum reel seal with carbon insert. Orvis Helios 3 Blackout fly rod ships in an aluminum rod tube. Mfrs. 25-year warranty. Made in USA. Superior accuracy and piercing power Scenario-specific 9'5" 5-weight 8'5" 8-weight boat rod 11' 3-weight Euro-nymphing rod REC recoil snake guides SiC/titanium stripping guides Type-III anodized aluminum reel seal with carbon insert Aluminum rod tube