The same material used by the U.S. military to make spy satellites and Predator drones has been made available to the public – in a fishing rod. Unidirectional carbon fibre, a common carbon net, received a superlight lift in government labs. This led to its secret classification.
Government insiders also have hobbies. Unnamed man decided to join Orvis, an outdoor supplier, and create the ultimate fly fishing rod. He discovered that the military used a new kind composite. This is a carbon fibre that has been woven to be strong in all directions, but lighter than standard carbon mesh.
The new material is lighter than traditional fishing rods, making it even more exciting.
Anglers are able to cast all day with the carbon mesh. Fly fishing is a fine art. Small manipulations can make a big difference in the way flies land and how they land. The carbon mesh makes it possible for anglers control even the smallest of flies.
Orvis created a superior fishing rod by rolling a tube of unidirectional carbon fiber. It is stronger, lighter, more flexible, and more precise than any other fishing rods.
Orvis has named its new creation “Helios”. Early reviews were overwhelmingly positive. The 9-foot rod only weighs 2.1 ounces making it easy to cast for extended periods of time. The Helios is strong enough not to break the line, but it can still catch large fish.
“This rod is significantly different -; and better,”Al Kyte is a master flycaster who was also a member of Federation of Fly Fishers Casting Board of Governors. “It has an extremely light feel, takes surprisingly little effort to cast, is nicely progressive and is a true five-weight.”
Orvis offers 16 Helios flyrod models, ranging in weight from 3-weight to 12-weight. Visit www.heliosflyrods.com for more information www.orvis.com.
