4⅞ oz. 11′, 4-piece, Tip Flex fly rod for 7-wt. line.The sun’s glow peeks over the misty horizon, imminent and immense. In front of you is liquid glass, the only movement the occasional wave lapping the cobbles beneath your feet. Salt is in the air. Just as soon as you find solitude on this stretch of beach, a betraying swirl points to the existence of fish. As you reach both hands over your head to cast into the blue-gray water, thoughts of your job, your responsibilities, and your worries vanish. In that moment, all you care about are the fish, whatever they may be. Get 11 feet closer to discovery. Let the Helios 2 be your guide. Proudly made in Manchester, Vermont.

Why would we take the world’s best fly rod and change it? The answer is simple. We’re driven by constant improvement. Put this rod in your hands and feel the rush. You’ll completely understand.

• 20% stronger than the original Helios
• 20% lighter in hand
• 100% increase in tip-impact strength
• Fine-tuned tapers for unrivaled tracking, accuracy, and lifting power