The Orvis Recon® Freshwater Fly Rod is built for anglers who want premium fly rod performance in a rugged, go-anywhere freshwater rod that’s made to be fished hard. Toss it in the back of a truck, strap it to a pack, or stow it in a floatplane pontoon—Recon is designed to handle real travel and real fishing while delivering the smooth casting feel and accuracy you expect from a high-end Orvis fly rod.
Inspired by construction techniques from the legendary Orvis Helios™ series, Recon is engineered to provide increased hoop strength for improved lifting power, pinpoint tracking for confident accuracy at distance, and smooth loading up close for quick shots in tight water.
Recon is made to adapt across a wide range of freshwater scenarios—whether you’re picking pockets in headwater creeks, working bigger water with longer casts, or throwing streamers and baitfish patterns when fish are hunting. It’s the kind of rod that shines as a do-it-all freshwater fly rod: clean tracking, strong backbone, and a refined casting rhythm that doesn’t punish you after a full day on the water.
Ideal uses include:
Recon was built with one goal: relentless, fishable performance—without unnecessary flair.
Key on-water advantages:
Every detail is designed to be durable, functional, and purpose-driven:
Recon isn’t just built tough—it’s built with confidence. Crafted in the USA by anglers who value time on the water over hype, the Orvis Recon Freshwater Fly Rod is backed by the Orvis 25-Year Guarantee, making it a long-term investment in better casting, better control, and better days fishing.
