The preeminent go-anywhere, fish-anything fly rod obliterates limitations. Casting the Orvis Helios D Fly Rod sets you up for the highest level of success wherever you like to fish most. Previous versions of this fly rod set modern standards for fly-rod performance. Thanks to relentless innovation and exhaustive field testing in the most demanding conditions, the latest model shatters them with 4 times better performance. Billed as the world's most accurate fly rod, the Helios D unlocks your hidden fly-fishing potential and is designed for increased line speed and power lifting. Challenge perfection with precision casts dropped in the narrowest feeding lanes. Push this rod to your all-day-casting limits and it always proves ready for more. Rely on the crisp, balanced feel to excel at everything from roll casts on trout streams to double hauls on salt flats. Lean on the hefty lifting power when fish battle you all the way to the net with a 25% increase in durability over the previous generation. Even with the extra durablity Orvis has managed to make the Helios D 10% lighter. Even the most educated fish and difficult saltwater conditions present opportunities when you hold an Orvis Helios D in hand. Matte midnight-black finish with black thread wraps. Aluminum rod tube included. Mfrs. 25-year limited warranty. Peerless accuracy and durability 4 times better performance than previous generations 25% more durability 10% lighter Matte midnight-black finish with black thread wraps Aluminum rod tube