We’re pretty big fans of those rods here at GearJunkie. Hunting & Fishing Editor Rachelle Schrute said the Orvis Helios 3D ...

making it the best beginner fly rod. The Orvis setup stripped line in swift water, delivered short and long casts, and fought fish with plenty of backbone. 6-foot rod may be a little long for ...

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Bombing shots all day with a big wet sock of a tarpon fly and fighting potentially 100+ pound fish demands the right rod. If medium to large tarpon is your target species, go with a 10 or 11 weight.