Orvis Recon® Saltwater Fly Rod

Built to handle wind, distance, and hard-running fish, these rods deliver reliable saltwater performance you can trust. 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 workhorse saltwater rod that goes anywhere and performs everywhere

• Incredible durability that doesn’t compromise castability

• Black type III anodized aluminum reel seat hardware with fighting butt

• Chrome snake guides and chrome stripping guide with SiC insert

• Matte blue blank with light blue accents

• Nylon-covered rod tube

• 25-Year Guarantee

• Made in USA