11/3/2023 0 Comments Orvis helios 2 saltwater![]() Feed Them Meat II _ Change Your Thinking.Feed Them Meat I _ The Streamer Diaries.Choose one of these great rods, get down south and dance with the silver king.The Online Journal of A Fly Shop & its Inhabitants on the White River, AR Menu The H2 is a serious heavyweight contender from Orvis.ĭon’t let tarpon season pass you by. ![]() The tarpon purist will argue against using the forward grip, but for the angler who doesn’t have a gym routine focused on fighting huge fish, it offers a little extra leverage and is less fatiguing. The H2 has an unusual double Wells grip with a rear-grip for casting and a fore-grip for fighting fish. It’s tough as nails, letting you show a big fish who’s boss. The tip is soft enough for accurate short shots. It’s a true tip flex action with a very stiff butt. The H2 is a powerful rod capable of taming the wind and laying out a lot of line. ![]() If you’re a car ride from tarpon, it’s a no-brainier. The only downside is, it’s a little more of a challenge to fly with a two-piece rod. Scott rods have a reputation for breaking, but this model has proven itself to be strong and durable. It’s got all the performance you need with none of the struggle. If you are intimidated by heavy super fast rods, this one is a great choice. The two-piece design is a great choice for smooth power transfer and strength. Eleven weights are a workout but the Scott seems to cast itself. The castability of this rod is excellent. This has been my go-to poon rod for years. Boron rods are tough too, which is a plus in a tarpon rod. A great all-around performer and a beautiful rod to look at. The powerful butt of the B3SX gives you distance and authority in the wind and the tip is soft enough for accurate short shots. I didn’t expect a saltwater action that unloads like a canon. When I picked up the B3SX I expected great feel and castability. ![]() I love Winston rods but, like a lot of people, I thought of them as a trout rod company. The B3SX, Winston’s fast action saltwater offering, is everything everything you would expect from a Winston and yet still surprising. Casting it makes you feel like a rockstar and that’s a pretty good way to feel when your chasing the silver king. The Solar is one of, if not the best, saltwater rods I’ve ever cast. The quality and finish are wonderful, which you would expect from T&T. It makes a short presentation with ease and delicacy and it will show you your backing. The power is brilliantly balanced from butt to tip. When I let off my first cast with the Solar (into a stout wind) my buddy on the platform let out a pronounced, “DAMN!” The Solar manages to deliver blistering performance without sacrificing feel. The new fast action Solar from T&T is a precision casting machine with a big WOW factor. Hopefully these brief reviews will help you find the rod that’s right for you. Each has its strengths and individual feel. The Thomas and Thomas Solar, the Winston B3SX, The Scott S4s two-piece and the Orvis Helios 2. I had the chance recently to try out four excellent eleven weight fly rods that are great for tarpon. It’s tarpon season and if you are headed out in search of silver, you may be considering a new rod. Photo by Louis Cahill Here’s how you can spend that tax refund!
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