Overview

This listing carries two of the most versatile Orvis Clearwater rods: the 9' 6 wt and the 9' 8 wt. The Clearwater is the fly rod Orvis calls the best for the money, redesigned from the ground up by Orvis's rod designers in Vermont, with a black chrome blank, chrome guides, a black nickel aluminum reel seat and a gray rod tube.

The 6 wt is a powerful trout and light bass rod, and the 8 wt is built for big game, with a fighting butt and the power for bass, bonefish, stripers and false albacore. Between them they cover big trout, bass and most light saltwater fishing.

Which Should You Choose?

Big trout, streamers and bass bugs: 2S7L5151 (9' 6 wt).

Bass, bonefish, stripers and other big game: 2S7R5151 (9' 8 wt).

Orvis Clearwater 6 and 8 wt Specs

Models

2S7L5151 - 9' 6 wt

A powerful trout and light bass rod with the backbone for big streamers, hair poppers, dropper setups and nymph rigs, whether you are pounding banks from a drift boat or dropping poppers along lily pads.

Best for: big trout, streamers, bass poppers, float trips.

Line pairing: A 6 wt trout or bass taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF6F) or the RIO Avid Bass (WF6F).

2S7R5151 - 9' 8 wt

Designed for big-game fly fishing, with the power and versatility for big freshwater and saltwater species: bass, bonefish, stripers and false albacore. It has a fighting butt with a composite tip.

Best for: bass, bonefish, stripers, false albacore.

Line pairing: An 8 wt saltwater or bass taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam (WF8F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Bonefish (WF8F).

More Clearwater Rods

The full Orvis Clearwater series, from a 7'6" 3 wt to a 9' 10 wt and two-handed switch and spey models, is on our main Clearwater page.

FAQ

Is the Clearwater 8 wt good for saltwater?

Yes. Orvis designs the 9' 8 wt for big game in fresh and salt water, including bonefish, stripers and false albacore.

Does it come with a case?

Yes, each Clearwater rod comes with a gray rod tube.

What is the warranty?

Orvis covers the Clearwater under its 25-Year Guarantee for the original owner: Orvis repairs a broken rod, or replaces it with a model of equal or greater value if it cannot be repaired. Orvis charges a handling fee for each repair, and lost or stolen rods are not covered.