Orvis Recon 8’6″ 5-weight Freshwater (2026)

Reviews

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   In my hands, this is the slowest action rod in the series (but still medium-fast) and the only model that I prefer with a Rio Gold rather than an SA Infinity Taper. It’s a great all-around trout rod for small and medium sized rivers and I particularly like the more moderate action given its 8’6” length. It forms natural casting loops at only 10-15 feet, so I can throw may favorite dry flies all afternoon on the San Miguel or Upper Dolores without feeling like I am working to cast a stiff fly rod. Roll casting and line mending are effortless. This is an excellent all purpose 5-weight that can fish dry flies and dry dropper rigs with the ease and delicacy of a 4-weight.

   John Duncan (Telluride Angler)