Orvis Encounter Fly Rod Outfit Review (Hands-On)

[@Fernando_Woolybooger]

I prefer my Orvis Encounter over my clearwater any day. It just casts and feels better. The fact that it's cheaper makes it even better.

[@intoflyfishing]

Thats suprising! But a lot of people do love the Encounter

[@Fernando_Woolybooger]

It's probably a mental thing because I may very well be the world's worst fly fisherman. lol, But I do love it so. @@intoflyfishing

[@G78.]

I’m thinking of buying one for the trout season next year in Ireland

[@mioutdoors426]

this guy is getting weight forward line confused with an intermediate line or sink tip line. weight forward line just means it has a big taper towards the end

[@jkarasta1]

Thanks for this. Just got one and it’s my very first rod I got brand new off Craigslist for $100. Don’t really know how to switch it to left handed tho…I hold the rod with my left and reel with my right

[@elijahwarren1045]

Thanks for making such a quality in depth vid, such a same your videos are being unseen, quality content my friend. Keep up the work!

[@intoflyfishing]

Much appreciated!

[@koolegaming6927]

cant take any advice from someone who paints over outlets whats that copper pipe doing there? do something with it

[@sketcham9234]

Weight forward line floats, sink or sink tip line sinks.

[@markthompson6246]

A weight forward fly line is one where the profile is moved towards the front of the fly line made so as to ease loading the rod for distance casting. A sink tip is what you are referring to which has a forward section with a sinking density so the tip will sink. A weight forward floating line will float all day unless you use sinking bead nymphs or a sinking polyleader to get the flies down. This combo can be used for dry flies although it would be better with a longer leader to allow for better presentation.

[@dclnmre]

Thanks for the info! im leaning heavily towards picking this as my first set up. Ill be fishing majority Dry flies so ill need to swap leaders in order to do so, otherwise this rig will work for dry flies ?

[@jarodmore2836]

This line tip does sink slightly. Also this rod is not very durable I have the 8 foot 6 in. 5 wt I have broken the tip section of this rod twice. I would recommend a reddington field combo.

[@noahmatthews5013]

Just subbed. You convinced me when it’s finally time to buy my combo, this will be the one. I’ll be sure to use your link as well. Great video!

[@intoflyfishing]

Thanks! Happy to have you on board. We've got a lot more reviews coming out. Cheers

[@noahmatthews5013]

@@intoflyfishing Can't wait! I assumed since your video was the first to pop up and how well put together it was that you'd been here for years. It'll be exciting to see your channel grow! Keep up the great work!

[@itszezes]

@@noahmatthews5013did you end up getting the encounter combo?? how has it held up after these 2 years??

[@Alister-t8t]

Is this still available, this year?

[@doggoswift6896]

Great review man. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dadeking5472]

Awesome review man, thank you! I just got this outfit in a 9' 8wt $100 off at Orvis right now! I've only ever fly fished for trout and am going on a trip to NW Ontario this summer and I think this will be perfect, thanks for the review, it helped me make the decision!

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad to help!

[@jdsadventures4985]

When you bought it, did it come with a fighting butt? I enjoyed the video, thank you!

[@intoflyfishing]

Thanks! I believe the 6wt rods and up come with the fighting Butt.

[@gabedeherrera9586]

Just got one on sale winter sale 71 bucks hope it’s what I’m looking for

[@intoflyfishing]

What a deal!

[@G78.]

I’m thinking of buying one here in Ireland 🇮🇪 for trout on the river

[@meenanambiar2248]

*I like the way it feels **enjoyable.fishing** recommend and cast, time will tell I only used it once but it seems to work well....*

[@zacklemon4195]

finally! A good, well made review by someone I can actually tell fishes hard on this combo.

[@intoflyfishing]

That means a lot. Thank you

[@andrewbrown5369]

Was considering buying one, and now I’m sold on this one. Thanks boss

[@intoflyfishing]

Cheers. Enjoy!

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I’ve had one for about a year and still love it. I just bought a sage setup but it wasn’t because of anything wrong with the orvis it’s just because I am an impulse buyer and want shiny new stuff lol. I’m not a great fisherman so the difference between a 170 dollar rod and a 600 dollar rod for me is minimal

[@andriusbandrius]

too funny, weight forward is NOT going to pull your fly underneath, it has nothing to do with floating or sinking. Most weight forward or WF lines are floating. Its a line shape influencing your casting, not floatability.

[@intoflyfishing]

That was Danny's error. Oops! He knows that but worded it wrong here. We'll be updating this when we can.

[@johnwright9372]

Thank you. Just one question: where are the rod, reel and line made? I am sure many viewers would prefer to support America businesses and jobs.

[@intoflyfishing]

I'm pretty sure Orvis' lower level rods are made in Korea. Their upper teirs like Helios are still made in the US I think. Pretty sure all the big manufacturers are like that aside from Winston and Scott

[@tanyeezy19]

Does this combo work for dry flies?thanks

[@TheAlaskanDude]

I thought of trying 5 weight as starter for trout and bass

[@dclnmre]

Great video man im leaning towards getting this as my first set up and this video was above and beyond helpful

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad to hear!

[@johnniehanger5459]

Ovris doesn't offer a spare spool option if you want to change line you have to take one off and respool pain in the but

[@egorrotneck5022]

Can this rod be used for sea fishing?

[@intoflyfishing]

I used mine in the sea for a couple seasons and was fine though it’s not recommended as the reel is not totally sealed as far as I know. Don’t dunk the reel and always rinse the whole kit off well in fresh water and you should be fine.

[@egorrotneck5022]

Thanks for the reply! I'm new to fly fishing and I live on the coast so I'll mostly be salt water fishing. I might have to save a bit more and get something that will last.

[@abrunson9022]

thanks man for the info, i just got one.

[@ErichRankin]

Thank you for review. Well done!

[@Sunbear415]

Wow Youngblood, you been there and done that!

[@johncooper9421]

Would you recommend the 8wt over the 6wt for a multipurpose rod?

[@intoflyfishing]

It depends what you mean by "Multi-Purpose". Just for trout and bass I'd say the 6wt is fine. If you're going saltwater, particularly bigger species, 8wt is an absolute minimum. 8wt is overkill for a sub-4 pound trout, but if you want to also use it in salt, you'll have to go 8 or buy 2 weights.

[@johncooper9421]

@@intoflyfishing very good thank you.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Nice review!

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carlbencalo256]

would this fly kit good for king salmon ?

[@intoflyfishing]

I would recommend a minimum of a 10wt for big kings.

[@oliverg3184]

Man I wish there were alignment dots

[@stevekilibarda1371]

The new Encounter Rods do have alignment dots.

[@sweaty0700]

Just bought one of these. Seems cool, but gonna have to return it, the reel assembly was backwards lol

[@intoflyfishing]

What do you mean? If it’s spooled backwards you can just redo it.

[@DontUputThatEvilOnMe]

Looks like that is the 8wt version

[@rippinlips1133]

Just bought the 5 weight 9’. Gonna take it trouting. 🦾

[@intoflyfishing]

Awesome that's one of the ones in my kit. Great affordable rod.