Orvis Encounter Fly Fishing Rod Review

Ovris Encounter Rod Review

Entering the world of fly fishing can be daunting. There are numerous options for rods and tackle to sort through.

We wanted to find a fly fishing rod that is great for beginner and intermediate, that also won’t break the bank.

Then we found the Orvis Encounter Rod, which comes in multiple weights and lengths. This review covers the 9 ft 5 wt rod.

Other Reviews For Orvis Encounter Fly Fishing Rod

The following reviews/ratings are from retailers and reviews that were accessible, including the manufacturer.

Note: Some are reviews of the same rod at separate weights and lengths.

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Orvis Encounter Overview

The Orvis Encounter meets and exceeds many expectations. While it is the lower end of the Orvis rod series, it is perfectly fit with everything a beginner will need.

The rod is 9′ 5-wt, 4 piece when apart, and packaged with a large arbor encounter reel, weight-forward floating line, backing, and leader.

Oddly the rod wasn’t found on bass pro shops website, but it can be found on amazon and from the Orvis website directly.

The cheapest time to buy on amazon was during November. That being said, there isn’t really much information to get a year round average or best time.

Pros and Cons:

Pros

Budget friendly
Perfect for beginners

Cons

Exempt from Orvis standard 25-yr warranty. (does come with limited warranty against defects)
Not a heavy weight so can break if overworked.

Orvis Encounter Specifications:

9ft – 5wt
4-piece
Packaged with line

Drive Thru Takeaway:

Overall, this is a great product for beginners and younger fly fishing enthusiasts. It would also make a great gift for friends who are dabbling in fly fishing. Just make sure you don’t go fishing for larger fish than the weight of the rod can handle.