![]() Unfortunately, as I mentioned, none of the shootouts ever test the Orvis Helios or Hydros rods, so there is little research for comparison. Yeah - as I stated in my post - I definitely plan on trying out the rod myself before laying out those kind of $$ for a fly rod. Yes - I realize that is a lot more than 2 questions - but is just one basic question.Ģ) Secondly, if the Hydros rod is a bit stiffer than the Helios, will the Hydros 4wt rod flex/throw more like a 4.5wt rod? if so then would one want to overline it with a 5wt line? or would a line-and-a-half fly-line like the SA GPX or Rio Grand be best for a Hydros 4wt? I guess I am trying to understand iof the Hydros 4wt will be stiffer than any other brand 4wt (Helios, Sage, etc.) and thus be a split between a 4wt and a 5wt - which by the way might be exactly what I am looking for to use on small/medium streams for 10"-18" rainbows and browns (with a possibility of browns up to 22"-24").Īnybody have any thoughts or recommendations on the Hydros 9' 4wt ? Now I definitely plan on personally testing a Hydros before buying (anyone who does not do so with that kind of cost is crazy!), but I have a coupe of basic questions:ġ) I have not seen any of the rod shootout articles where they have included either the Helios or the Hydros - why do writers test 6-to-10 rods but not include the Orvis rods claimed to be the lightest (or 2nd lightest) in the market? Is this due to an anti-Orvis bias based on past weak rods? Or is there a concern that the Orvis rods will a) be lots better than everything else, or b) be shown to be poor performers and not worth the top end dollars? Unfortunately almost all the articles and online reviews seem to also state that they could not get the exact same rod (different weight, different flex, etc.) when they tested them, so you really have to go try one out for yourself. ![]() I have read all the reviews between the Helios and Hydros, and they all basically say the same things - The Hydros is almost $300 cheaper than the Helios ($495 vs $775), with the same basic blank (not exactly, but very close), slightly cheaper hardware (but still very good), and the Hydros is slightly stiffer than the Helios which makes it cast better at longer distances while it is still "almost" as good as the Helios at short distances. I have been thinking about getting a new 4wt rod for small to medium streams and have been thinking about the Hydros 9' 4wt with a free LA-II reel. Orvis is running their semi-annual special where if you buy a Helios, Hydros or TLS rod you can get any Battenkill reel (BBS, Mid-Arbor or Large-Arbor) for free. ![]()
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