Orvis Recon 9’0″ 6-weight Freshwater (2026)

Reviews

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   This rod fishes most naturally with a Rio Gold XP, Scientific Anglers Infinity or Rio Predator, all of which load it sufficiently for casting short, medium and long. The Recon 2 906 might be Orvis’s best 6-weight for streamers. It feels like first generation Helios technology with plenty of power in the butt section for controlling heavy lines, conehead or articulated streamers and aggressive nymph/indicator rigs. The rod casts beautifully with an even flex profile and progressive arc, but tilted toward a quick casting cadence and powerful stroke.

   John Duncan (Telluride Angler)

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Just like the previous generation of the 9’ 6wt Recon, this is a great rod. It will handle heavy nymph rigs and streamers very well while still having a good amount of feel. It’s fairly light for a mid-priced 6wt and a wonderful caster. Just like the other 9 footers in the Recon family, it’s a great rod for longer casts and windy days. The fishability in close is excellent for a 6wt. I was very impressed with how well this rod handles a double haul and shoots line with minimal effort from the casting hand. I like several lines on this rod including the SA Amplitude Infinity WF6F, Rio Elite Gold XP WF6F, and Rio Elite Predator.

   Parker Thompson (Telluride Angler)