Orvis Encounter Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Length:9' super-sensitive line is deliberately made

super-sensitive line is deliberately made short (20 feet) so it can be added to the front end of a regular fly line utilizing the thin welded loop on each end

Dri-Release® body fabric for warmth & wicking

Perfect for tying CDC soft hackle flies

Similar in design to the XC400BL-BN

is an ideal rod for bigger trout waters

Orvis Encounter Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Length:9' super-sensitive line is deliberately madeInstead of the term entry level, Orvis prefers to describe their new Encounter rod outfits as affordable awesomeness. Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the Encounter rod series combines state of the art rod design with a smooth, crisp performancepackaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, weight forward floating line, backing, and leader. The 9' 5 weight is the best all around freshwater rod for trout and light bass