Every serious angler needs a powerful rod for double streamer rigs and heavy nymph setups. As light as most 5-weights, and as powerful as an 8-weight, this fast-action Helios 2 6-weight 9' fly rod handles anything you can dream up, with power to spare. Think we're exaggerating? From light steelhead action to dry flies from drift boats, the 906-4 fast action 6wt. Helios 2 will pounce on the opportunity to prove us right. 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
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Best in Class, as judged by the Gear Institute, 2012 |
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Recipient of an Editor's Choice Award from Fly Fusion magazine, 2012 |
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Winner of Fly Fisherman magazine's Best New Rod Series award, 2013 |
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Winner of Men's Journal Gear of the Year Award, 2012. |
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Winner of American Angler's Gear of the Year Award as one of the best new fly-fishing products chosen by the magazine's editorial staff. |
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Recipient of "Recommended for 2013" award from Trout & Salmon magazine. |