Encounter 9' 8wt Fly Fishing Outfit

Orvis calls their Encounter rod outfits “affordable awesomeness” rather than just entry-level gear. Designed for serious anglers but budget-friendly, the updated Encounter series offers cutting-edge rod design with smooth, precise action. This 9' 8-weight outfit includes a large arbor Encounter reel (size IV), weight-forward floating 8-wt line, backing, leader, and a rod/reel case. Whether you need a reliable backup or your first big-game setup, this powerful outfit delivers excellent performance at a price that makes you wonder if there’s a catch.

• Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind
  
• 4-piece
  
• 9' 8-wt. is big-game rod outfit with all the power you’ll need
  
• Rod does feature a fighting butt
  
• Smooth, crisp performance
  
• Fly line does have a loop for easy on-off of leaders
  
• Packaged with a size IV Encounter reel, 8-wt. line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case
  
• Imported