Orvis Recon fly rod
The Orvis Recon is a fast-action graphite fly rod designed for precise presentations and quick hook sets on Great Lakes tributaries. Available in 3-6 weights with multiple length options, it excels at nymphing deep pools and swinging streamers for steelhead and trout. The half wells grip provides excellent control during long fishing sessions.
25 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 12 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Orvis Recon fly rod used for?
Orvis's fly rod is set up for nymphing, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, smallmouth. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Orvis Recon fly rod work for?
This fly rod is curated for steelhead, trout, smallmouth. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Orvis Recon fly rod?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $32.98. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
25 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 12 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Material: graphite
- + Length: [3wt] 8 ft 4 in, [4wt] 8 ft 6 in, 9 ft, 10 ft, [5wt] 8 ft 6 in, 9 ft, 10 ft, [6wt] 9 ft
- + Action: fast
- + Rod Weight: 3, 4, 5, 6
- + Handle: half wells
Specifications
- Number of Pieces
- 1
- Fishing Technique
- Fly
- Target Species
- Trout
- Action
- Fast
- Grip Type
- Half Wells
- Tension Supported
- High
- Item Weight
- 1.3 Pounds
- Brand Name
- Orvis
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Manufacturer
- Orvis
- ASIN
- B01EONO216
- Material Type
- Graphite
- Handle Material
- Wood
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