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suited for different types of fishing – it all depends on the type of experience that you want to have . “ If you were to compare the rods to high-end cars , I would say a Bamboo Orvis rod is similar to a 1964 convertible Ford Mustang . It ’ s a classic and iconic fly rod that offers a nostalgic and relaxed experience , but it still performs powerfully and effectively . On the other hand , a Helios 3 graphite rod is like a top-of-the-line truck with a formula one racecar engine . It ’ s the pinnacle of modern fishing technology , and its ease , versatility , and intuitive feel is unmatched by any other rod on the market . People have different preferences in terms of what they ’ re looking for . Some people want to relax and enjoy a classic fly fishing experience , and others want to take advantage of the latest technological achievements , material science breakthroughs , and rod design innovations . Neither is better than the other . They just provide two very distinct ways to experience the joy of fly fishing .”
In addition to the Helios 3 line and the bamboo fly rods , Orvis offers multiple additional lines of fly rods to suit a wide range of needs and budgets . “ It can be intimidating to look at our catalog and try to figure out what rod is best for you ,” says Coombs , “ but we merchandise under the basic philosophy of ‘ good , better , best .’ Regardless of the price point , you ’ re going to end up with a rod that provides a wonderful fishing experience . For example , our Clearwater rods start at around $ 200 . We honestly believe that the Clearwater is the best performing fly rod that you can buy at that price . If you step up to our Recon series , the rods are lighter , and the accuracy improves , as well . The Helios 3 is paramount in terms of accuracy . It ’ s incredibly lightweight and easy to use . We use it to teach all of our classes at the Orvis Fly Fishing
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