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Helios
« on: March 06, 2009, 03:05:05 PM »
Let me first say that the only bad thing I can find about these rods is the price :o at 755.00 Retail, it is a huge investment. I first read quite a bit about these rods and how light they are, but the price was a huge turn off for me. I guess my first hands on experience with one was a 9 ft. 5 wt.  WOW. I really liked the feel and the power of this rod, still not sold on the price. I then got a hold of a 10 wt.  x2 WOW, I was very impressed with the feel of the rod, and the fact that it felt like casting an 8 wt. I could care less about a super light 5 wt. , but a 10 wt. is a different story. I liked it enough that I now have a 10 wt. in my arsenal. I also have a 5 wt. and I want more ! :o

Short story:
+Great looking rod
+Very powerful
+Light in hand
+backed with excellent customer service A1
- Pricey
Everybody has a line that they draw in the sand that says how deep they are willing to dig for a fly rod, if you will spend a little time casting one of these beauties, I think you will agree just how good of a rod it is.

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Re: Helios
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 10:30:13 PM »
I'll have to agree, i like the T3's, the ZG was okay, just a tad heavy. The scary thing is, not just with Orvis, but other manufacturer's as well, how do you top that :-\
Everytime we fall for the latest & greatest, seriously, i'll be skeert to see the price of the rod that can feel better.

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Re: Helios
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 07:42:06 PM »
I have a 9' #4 4piece like new fished 3-5 times I will sell for 500.00. I know still a lot of money. I am going to ebay all of my Orvis sticks and reels. chris nischan