![]() ![]() Increased hoop strength means reduced vibration for a crisp release every time, because we know accuracy is paramount. We’ve reduced the variables at the point of release to focus the energy behind every cast. Maybe next year.We designed the Helios 3D fly rod to cast at impressive distances without sacrificing power-and it hits the mark every time. I think the crisp action and light touch would make for an amazing dry fly rod. I would love to see this rod in 4-6 weights. ![]() The H-2 One Piece is now available in weights 8-12. There’s only one thing I’d like to see Orvis do differently. When you’re pounding the bank all day, fatigue is a serious thing. The streamer crowd will really appreciate the light weight and castability of the one piece H-2. For species like carp and permit where accuracy is key and the fish fight hard, this rod is going to shine. Permit and Carp AnglersĪny angler looking for a dead-on accurate presentation is going to love this rod. This is going to make the H-2 One Piece a reliable work horse. No ferrules to vibrate loose in a running boat. That means more pressure on fish with less chance of a broken rod. Guides especially will love the H-2 One Piece. So who is this rod for? Saltwater Anglers The obvious trade-off is that you’re not going to fly anywhere with a one piece rod, but for anglers who drive to fish it’s no big deal. They are both awesome, but it may be better for some things. I’ll stop just short of saying it’s a better rod that the H-2 four piece. This is a great, high performance fly rod with an amazing feel. I can’t quantify that, but that’s how it feels. You are able to use less force to cast and with less force you gain control. At close range I was able to land multiple casts in a much tighter group with the one piece.Īt longer distance, casts are more controllable because the light weight of the rod helps your stroke. A cleaner loop delivers a fly with greater consistency. No ferrules means a smoother transfer of power and that means loops with a cleaner, lump-free shape. There are two things that I think contribute to the accuracy of the H-2 One Piece. It really made me appreciate the castability of the one piece rod. The week I did the comparison I had been doing some home renovations and my right hand was pretty sore from overuse. It’s a pleasure to cast, especially when casting to a target rather than just hacking as much line as possible. However, it took less effort with the one piece. I would say the two rods are equally matched in power and I was able to cast a full line with each. I don’t know how Orvis has modified the taper for the one piece rod but it is not over powered. It speeds up the recovery rate of the rod, making it very crisp. The four-tenths of an ounce off the blank makes a big difference in the action. The H-2 four piece, one of the lightest fly rods ever made, feels down right heavy after casting the one piece. While the two rods don’t feel that different when you pick them up, the swing weight is quite different. It’s not just the weight but where it’s lost. Less than half an ounce, not huge right? Wrong. Four-tenths of an ounce is a little better than ten percent of the total weight. The four piece weighed in at 3.9 ounces and the one piece at 3.5. But how much weight? I put the two rods on the digital scale to see. Ferrules mean extra material and that means weight. What sets the H-2 One Piece apart WeightĪ one piece rod is obviously lighter than a four piece rod due to the lack of ferrules. Though the two rods clearly share some DNA, the feel and performance are very different. I understand the differences between one piece and four piece rods, but I guess I had thought of it as largely academic. I was actually shocked how different they were. When I cast the two rods, side by side with the same reel and line, I expected them to be very similar. How could I go wrong with a one piece version of a rod I know I love? More of a good thing, right? I chose a 9 weight.Īfter fishing the new H-2 One Piece a few times I took it out to the park with my 4 piece H-2, 9 weight for a comparison. I’ve fished a couple of one piece rods and really liked them but I’ve never owned one. So I was pretty excited to get my hands on the new H-2 One Piece. Each one of these rods has won a place in the quiver and in my heart. The 9′ 9 weight, my red fish and permit rod and the 9′ 11 weight tackles all sorts of tough customers from tarpon to shark. The 9′ 4 weight has become my go-to dry fly rod and all-around small stream rod. I fish the H-2 in a couple of different weights, for a couple of different types of fly fishing. The Helios 2 is one of my favorite rods of the last few years. The H-2 One Piece Sports A Distinctive Red Reel Seat. ![]()
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