Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit

When someone walks into our shop and says "I want to get into fly fishing," this is the outfit we hand them. The Orvis Clearwater 905-4 (9' 5-weight) is the single most versatile setup for Utah water — it'll dead-drift a sow bug on the Lower Provo, throw hoppers on the Weber in August, and handle the wind at Strawberry better than any rod near this price has a right to.

It comes as a complete kit: Clearwater rod, Clearwater reel, weight-forward line, and backing — rigged and ready. And it's no toy. The Clearwater blank punches so far above its price that plenty of our guides keep one as a backup rod.

What's included

• Clearwater fly rod (black chrome blank, 4-piece)
• Clearwater large-arbor fly reel
• Weight-forward fly line + backing, installed
• Gray rod tube
• Orvis 25-year guarantee

Why we like it

• Purpose-built actions — medium-fast freshwater models ideal for Utah trout
• Chrome snake guides, ceramic-insert stripping guide
• Black nickel aluminum reel seat
• The best warranty in the business at this price

New to the sport? Order online with free in-store pickup and we'll add a leader, show you the knots, and send you off with a handful of flies that are actually working on the Provo this week. That's the difference a real fly shop makes.