A memorable gift of a lifetime, the Helios is the most raved about fly rod in years. Give one of just 250 Limited First-Edition fly rods made in each select Helios model for 2007. The ground-breaking Helios is the lightest fly rod out there, and the most talked-about fly rod of 2007.

The new Helios saltwater fly rod is so far ahead of all others it skips generations in how a fly rod should feel, cast, and fish. It is so sublimely light, incredibly responsive, deadly accurate, and just plain easy and enjoyable to cast that to compare it to other graphite saltwater fly rods is like comparing graphite to bamboo. There is no comparison. The Helios fly rod is that good. And everyone is noticing.

Only our next-generation of exclusive thermoset thermosplastic resin technology combined with an all-new steeper taper can create a fly rod so light yet strong enough to battle big fish and to handle hard fishing. Its superlight weight lets you fish harder longer. Woven carbon reel seat. Recoil guides to resist breakage. Handsome woven carbon fiber fly rod tube.

Benefits

greatest feel of action for more accurate and longer casts

superior sensitivity and responsiveness

the strongest fly rod on the market

loads quickly, crisply, but nimbly

supremely-balanced feel

unmatched fish-fighting power

better tracking for dry flies and nymphing

smoother transition of power

reduced casting fatigue

Features

exclusive first-ever thermoplastic, thermoset resins from tip to butt

Precision Power Taper™

woven graphite & gold-anodized aluminum reel seat

recoil guides

titanium frame stripping guide with NanoLite® ceramic insert

translucent-olive finish

highest grade cork handle

woven-graphite rod tube

made in Manchester, Vermont

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FLEX INDEX

Orvis ZG Helios Saltwater Outfit 8wt
$1,050.00
The best-selling flex profile for bones, reds, stripers, and larger freshwater species.
Species: Bonefish, Stripers
Length: 9'0"
Line Weight: 8
Pieces: 4
Weight: 2 7/8 oz.
Our best-selling saltwater flex profile for bones, reds, stripers, and larger freshwater species. Your Helios Outfit comes complete with a Battenkill Large Arbor IV reel, fully rigged with backing and Wonderline. All in a great Safe Passage Case that protects and transports your outfit easily. Great carry-on for planes.

Orvis ZG Helios Saltwater Outfit 9wt
$1,050.00
Best travel fly rod for big bones and big stripers. Beats the wind with incredible butt strength.
Species: Salt Species 5-30 lbs
Length: 9'0"
Line Weight: 9
Pieces: 4
Weight: 3 1/4 oz.
Salt species: 5-30 lbs. Best travel rod for big bones and big stripers. Beats the wind with incredible butt strength. Your Helios Outfit comes complete with a Battenkill Large Arbor reel, fully rigged with backing and Wonderline. All in a great Safe Passage Case that protects and transports your outfit easily. Great carry-on for planes.

Orvis ZG Helios 966-4 Tip 9.5
$775.00
A great nymphing and streamer fly fishing rod for big fish on bigger rivers. Perfect stillwater trout rod.
Length: 9'6"
Line Weight: 6
Pieces: 4
Weight: 2 5/8 oz.
The new patent pending Helios 6 weight is so innovative and, frankly, so far ahead of all other fly rods it skips generations in how fly rods should feel, cast, and fish. Our 6 weight is so sublimely light, incredibly responsive, deadly accurate, and just plain easy and enjoyable to cast that to compare it to other graphite rods is like comparing graphite to bamboo. There is no comparison. The 6 weight Helios fly fishing rods are that good. And everyone is noticing.

Orvis ZG Helios 907-4 Tip 10.0
$795.00
A great saltwater fly rod for bones, plus big salmon, big trout, redfish and smallmouths.
Species: Bonefish
Length: 9'0"
Line Weight: 7
Pieces: 4
Weight: 2 7/8 oz.
The new patent pending Helios 7 weight is so innovative and, frankly, so far ahead of all other fly rods it skips generations in how fly rods should feel, cast, and fish. Our 7 weight is so sublimely light, incredibly responsive, deadly accurate, and just plain easy and enjoyable to cast that to compare it to other graphite rods is like comparing graphite to bamboo. There is no comparison. The 7 weight Helios fly fishing rods are that good. And everyone is noticing.
Saltwater Blank/Components

Orvis ZG Helios 107-4 Tip 9.5
$795.00
Steelhead fly rod with extra length for improved line control and roll casting.
Species: Steelhead, Salmon
Length: 10'0"
Line Weight: 7
Pieces: 4
Weight: 3 1/8 oz.
Our steelhead rod is so sublimely light, incredibly responsive, deadly accurate, and just plain easy and enjoyable to cast that to compare it to other graphite rods is like comparing graphite to bamboo. There is no comparison. The Helios is that good. And everyone is noticing.
Extra length for improved line control and roll casting. Great Lakes and summer steelhead fisherman's dream. Ice cleans out of Recoil guides quickly and easily. A real plus when steelheading or trout fishing in cold conditions.

Orvis ZG Helios 911-4 Tip 9.5
$795.00
Powerful Tip-Flex saltwater fly rod gets big flies to big fish. Weighs less than most 8-wt fly rods.
Species: Tarpon, baby Tarpon
Length: 9'0"
Line Weight: 10
Pieces: 4
Weight: 4 3/8 oz.
When hunting big game fish in saltwater, one needs a rod that is powerful, yet accurate, strong in the butt section, yet light enough to handle all day. Until now even the best rods were a compromise of these virtues. Not anymore. The Helios 911-4 Tip Flex 9.5 has all of these virtues and more. For light tarpon, big striper, snook, permit, bull reds or any other species where the chances for a big fish are likely, the Helios 911-4 is the best of the best of light heavyweight rods. Not only will you be able to cast with pinpoint accuracy, but you will have more power in the butt section than you ever imagined and all this in a package so lightweight you won't believe it can do the job - until you hook that first big one and then you'll never fish another big game rod. We guarantee it.

Orvis ZG Helios 912-4 Tip 9.5
$795.00
Battle big fish all day with a 12-wt. saltwater fly rod that weighs less than most 9-wt. rods.
Species: Tarpon, Bluewater
Length: 9'0"
Line Weight: 12
Pieces: 4
Weight: 5 1/4 oz.
The new Helios 912-4 Tip Flex 9.5 is the latest in the line of great new Helios saltwater rods and is a tarpon angler's dream come true. Built with Helios award-winning, lightweight technology, this 12-weight delivers the power necessary to handle a 200-pound tarpon, but weighs about the same as a standard 9-weight. The result is tarpon hunting perfection that powers a big tarpon fly with deadly accuracy and has the butt strength to set the hook and put pressure on the fish to land it quickly. All this and at the end of the day you're not exhausted from swinging a stiff, heavy rod. This is the ultimate tarpon weapon built with the thermoplastic technology that sets Helios apart from every other rod series in the industry. Don't get on the boat without it.

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FLEX INDEX

Keep your eye out for the soon-to-follow ZG Helios Outfits