What is the difference between the Recon and Helios Fly Rods? (29 of 29)
Should you pay the extra money for a Helios fly rod, or save hundreds of dollars on a Recon? Both are strong, easy-casting fly rods and both are made in the Orvis Rod Shop in Manchester, Vermont. Helios rods are slightly more accurate than Recon rods and feel different when casting because of their lighter levered weight, so they feel lighter in the hand. Both rods offer the Orvis advantage of quick rod repair, because the precise fit of Orvis ferrules means you can get a replacement section in less than a week if a mishap occurs.