Orvis Encounter Fly Rod Outfit

Experience unmatched performance and affordability with the Encounter® Fly Rod Outfit.

Instead of the term “entry level,” we prefer to describe our Encounter rod outfits as “affordable awesomeness.” Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the freshly updated Encounter rod series combines state-of-the-art rod design with a smooth, crisp performance—packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, weight-forward floating line, backing, and leader. The Encounter rod outfit is easily the best value-priced outfit of its kind. Imported.

The 8’6″ 5-weight is the best all-around freshwater rod for trout and light bass fishing and is considered to be the perfect first rod for any fly angler. Small streams, big rivers, or ponds and lakes, this new 8’6″ 5-wt. Encounter rod outfit is the perfect answer to the question, “What’s the first rod I should buy?”.

The 9′ 5-weight Encounter rod outfit is easily the best value-priced outfit of its kind. This is the perfect backup for an experienced traveling angler or for a new angler who plans to spend most of their time on bigger trout waters.

The 9′ 6-weight offers extra distance and power for targeting larger trout and can handle heavier flies and streamers.

This solid 9′ 8-weight Encounter outfit has all the power and performance anyone could ask at a price that will have you wondering, what’s the catch? Backup or first big-game rod outfit, this is the finest you will ever buy at this price.