Generally, rod weights from 1 to 5 are considered trout rods, 5 and 6 are bass rods, and 7 through 10 are for bigger fish like steelhead, salmon, and saltwater fish.

The 4th generation of the Orvis Helios D Fly Rods ($1,098 for 9′ 5wt rod/$1,698 for 9′ 5wt complete rod kit w/reel) hit the waters this year, and they certainly don’t disappoint.