Orvis Elite Freshwater Flyfishing Outfit

We've hand selected each piece to construct the most unbelievable trout outfit you'll find from Orvis.

This is an outfit for the flyfisher looking for good gear that will truly last and give all the performance they will ever need in their flyfishing life. This could be a big step up for someone that's already started - or the ultimate option for those starting out that want to do it once - do it properly. It'll arrive professionally rigged by us, and ready to fish.

The outfit comes READY TO FISH including FREE backing and leader.

Orvis on their Helios F Fly rods...

Orvis Mirage LT reel...

Designed with reduced bulk and weight the Mirage LT provides optimal balance for lighter weight rods, with the same trusted drag system of the original Mirage. This lightweight reel has enough ruggedness to cope with the most extreme angling conditions. They are our favourite reel at The Flyfisher for freshwater use.

There are times when less is more—the new Mirage LT fly reel is everything its big brother is, but designed to balance perfectly with lighter rods and yet still offer legendary Mirage engineering and performance. Mirage LT features a lighter version of the sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disc drag system that adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation. With zero start-up inertia and precise low-end control it eliminates line shock and protects light tippets with the same silky smooth drag, and yet offers more stopping power than you will ever need for trout, bass, pike, musky, or carp. 30% lighter and 30% narrower, the Mirage LT is made in New Hampshire by the same skilled American craftsmen that build the Mirage. The LT offers the same increased retrieve rates, reduction in line coil, and is machined from the same strong, yet lightweight, 6061 T6 aluminum barstock as the Mirage. Ergonomically designed, machined aluminum handle. Quick-release spool easily converts from left- to right-hand retrieve. Type II anodizing. Titanium shaft reduces weight and adds durable power transmission. Fully radiused reel foot prevents kinked leaders. Low-profile counterweight won't catch fingers or fly lines. In midnight with silver accents, olive with silver accents. Made in USA.

• Designed to balance perfectly with lighter freshwater rods
• Zero start-up inertia and precise low-end control protects light tippets
• Lighter version of the sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disc drag
• Adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation
• 30% lighter and 30% narrower than Mirage®
• Excellent for trout, bass, pike, musky, or carp
• Strong, yet lightweight, 6061 T6 aluminum
• Type II anodizing
• Quick-release spool easily converts from left- to right-hand retrieve

Scientific Anglers on their Amplitude line...

The first series of lines to feature the revolutionary AST PLUS slickness additive, the Amplitude will shoot farther and last longer than any other line on the market. It’s slickness down to a science.

• Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
• Floating Texture on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation
• Shooting Texture running line delivers longer casts
• Revised compound taper for delicate deliveries
• Excels in medium-to-long distances with dry flies and smaller nymphs and streamers
• Designed specifically for chasing trout
• Braided multifilament core

Outfits comes rigged and ready to fish with Scientific Anglers 30lb dacron backing and Frog Hair tapered leader.

CHOOSING A LINE WEIGHT

We offer this outfit in line weights 3-6 to cover all the different flyfishing styles and situations you're likely to encounter.

As an analogy, there's no one golf club that will get you through a full round easily... and flyfishing isn't dissimilar. We select an appropriate line weight that will suit the majority of situations we're likely to fish.

In choosing a line weight, you might think it would come down to the size of fish we want to catch; but it doesn't at all. You can catch just as big a fish on a 6 weight as you can on a 3 weight. The most important thing to consider is the weight of the fly (or rig) you want to cast. For example, if you're fishing a big river in New Zealand, you might have a large indicator with two bead head nymphs on the end. That's considered a substantial amount of weight (and air resistance) to cast on a 3, 4 or even 5 weight line, and so for that, we'd opt for a 6 weight as the ideal line weight. What follows is a summary to divide each line weight and help you choose.

Of course, we've tried to keep this as simple as possible. If you'd like further or more in-depth advice based on where you're fishing, feel free to give us a call on (03)96211246. This isn't buying broccoli at the grocery store - it's far more important... and fun! Just remember that we're here to help and we love talking flyfishing... so get in touch!

3 Weight Outfit

A 3 weight is about as light as you can (or should) go in line weights. They are perfect for fishing Australia's plentiful small streams and because they flex easily, they make catching smaller trout a heap of fun. You'll feel every kick of a fish like its 8 pounder rather than the half pounder you probably hooked in to. As well as fun to fish, a 3 weight is ideal for fishing small flies delicately and for close range casting up to 10 metres.

4 Weight Outfit

If all you fished was Aussie rivers and you wanted one rod that could do pretty much all of it, this is it. The 4 weight is light enough that you can fish a tiny dry with delicacy, but if you wish to throw a hopper, or a dry fly with a nymph underneath, you can. What it can't do is cast a big streamer, or cope with a lot of wind in exposed valleys or lakes... and so for that you'd ideally bump up a line size or two...

5 Weight Outfit

The most popular line weight the world over, a 5 weight has the power to make learning to cast easy, and allows you to fish bigger rivers and lakes. If you're just starting out, this would be the minimum weight we'd suggest starting with. With a 5, you'll be able to get the fly where it needs to be to catch fish, sooner than if you start with something lighter. A 5 weight is ideal for casting a bit of weight or an air resistant indicator and it can cope well in wind. It's not the ideal choice, but it can be used for the majority of lake fishing as well. A true all-rounder.

6 Weight Outfit

We recommend a 6 for quick, accurate casting on lakes, fishing streamers, for bigger rivers where we might be fishing heavy nymphs, and for fishing in windy places like Tassie or New Zealand. A 6 weight is also perfect for fishing from a boat if that's your jam. If you could pick one line weight to learn to cast with, the 6 weight is the one... but equally it's a rod that will see a lot of fishing, as trout seem to love windy places...!