Orvis Recon® Fly Rod Trout Outfit 9' 5wt

Complete fly-fishing outfit engineered for durability and performance. The Recon 905-4 rod delivers high-end casting with rugged go-anywhere versatility, paired with the refined Hydros II reel featuring a sealed drag system and tool-free retrieval conversion. Includes Scientific Anglers Smooth Amplitude Trout Expert 5-weight line, 20-lb. Dacron backing, and protective rod tube. Built in the USA with a 25-year guarantee—ready for backcountry creeks, remote floatplane access, or truck-bed adventures without compromise.

Rod outfit includes:

• Recon 905-4 fly rod

• Hydros® II reel - 2026 version

• Scientific Anglers Smooth Amplitude Trout Expert 5-Weight fly line

• 20-lb. Dacron® backing

• Rod tube

Rod

Performance and durability make these freshwater rods a dependable choice for anglers who like to get off the beaten path. Click here to learn how to select a fly-fishing rod.

Recon® packs high-end performance into a rod made to be thrown in the back of a truck, strapped to a pack, or stowed in a floatplane pontoon. Using construction techniques inspired by our Helios™ series, we developed an incredibly durable rod series that delivers increased hoop strength for enhanced lifting power, pinpoint tracking for long casts, and smooth loading in close.

Recon is built to adapt—whether you’re tucking baitfish patterns up under mangroves or picking pockets in headwater creeks. No unnecessary flair, just relentless go-anywhere versatility, crafted in the USA by anglers who measure success by stories, not likes. Available in 13 new freshwater and six saltwater models.   

Specifications

• The rugged, go-anywhere performance rod for all freshwater fishing applications

• Incredible durability that doesn’t compromise castability

• Black type III anodized aluminum reel seat hardware with hardwood insert

• Chrome snake guides and stripping guide with SiC insert

• Matte olive blank with honey accents

• Nylon-covered rod tube

• 25-Year Guarantee

• Made in USA

Reel

Our bestselling Hydros Reel just got even better. We refined this proven favorite with a new end-to-end sealed drag system for added durability, a tool-free retrieval change for quick left- or right-hand conversion, and higher fit and finish quality. It’s the same trusted workhorse anglers love—now even tougher and more user-friendly.

Specifications:

• Improved, fully sealed drag mechanism

• Larger arbor for faster line retrieval

• Highly ergonomic, easy-to-use drag knob

• Type II anodized aluminum frame and spool

• Machined aluminum handle

• Tool-free LH/RH retrieve conversion

• Imported

Fly line:

The Amplitude Smooth series of lines are, simply put, the highest-performance smooth fly lines in the world. With up to five times less drag and eight times the durability of traditional lines, this will change the way you look at fly line performance.

• Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability

• Excels in medium-to-long distances with dry flies and smaller nymphs; wonderful on glass and bamboo

• The best, true-to-grain-weight line for casting small dry flies to picky risers

• Elongated front taper is designed for delicate presentations 

• For use in moderate and cold climates

• Braided multifilament core

Warranty:

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. 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.