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Orvis Recon 9' 8wt
Orvis Hydros IV Reel
Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Infinity 8wt floating line
9' Leader
Backing line

Rod Specifications:

Recon® Fly Rod
Blanks are matte olive with charcoal and spring green accent
Quick rod identifier on the blank
Silver snake and stripping guide
Pewter type III anodized aluminum reel seat
Nylon covered rod tube
4-piece rod
25-Year Guarantee
Made in USA

Reel Specifications

Refined, lighter-weight large arbor fly reel
Improved fully sealed drag clutch bearing
Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection
Ergonomically improved, easy-to-use drag knob
Zero start-up inertia
Excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling
Hydros IV for line weights 7–9; 6.6 oz, 4” in diameter.

Fly Line Specifications:

Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
Extremely versatile general-purpose taper designed for most freshwater species; an excellent fly line for trout, grayling, panfish, bass, carp, steelhead, salmon, and pike
Made a half-size heavy to load fast-action rods, but works well with a variety of rod actions
Extended head length for long-distance casts and superior mending ability
Excellent for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers
Available in two color schemes: standard and camo; the camo scheme features a mottled front taper for increased stealth
For use in moderate and cold climates
Braided multifilament core

Orvis 25-Year Guarantee

What that means is, we’ll fix your broken fly rod, and if we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it, no questions asked. Step on it, close the door on it, run over it with the car—it doesn’t matter, we’ll fix it. Our exclusive interchangeable part program means if we have the parts in-stock, we'll get you back on the water in 5 business days. And if we can’t repair it, we’ll choose a newer model rod of at least equal value to replace it. Your investment is assured for a nominal shipping and handling charge.

Orvis Recon® 8wt Alaskan Salmon Outfit