Overview

The Orvis Clearwater Outfit is a ready-to-fish fly rod outfit that Orvis calls easily the best you can buy for the money. It pairs a 9' 4-piece Clearwater fly rod, designed in Vermont and covered by Orvis's 25-Year Guarantee, with a Clearwater large-arbor fly reel that comes spooled with backing, fly line and a leader, all in a rod and reel case.

It is a complete setup for a new angler or a dependable backup for an experienced one: take it out of the case, string it up and go fishing.

Which Clearwater Outfit Should You Choose?

Trout: 3ASP6351 (9' 5 wt), the classic all-round trout outfit.

Bass, big trout and freshwater big game: 3ASS6351 (9' 8 wt).

Saltwater: 3MB56351 (9' 8 wt Salt), with a saltwater line and extra backing.

What Is Included

• Orvis Clearwater 9' 4-piece fly rod
• Orvis Clearwater large-arbor fly reel
• Weight-forward fly line, spooled
• Backing
• Leader
• Rod and reel case

Models

3ASP6351 - 9' 5 wt Outfit

The go-to trout outfit, built around the most popular Clearwater rod: a 9' 5 wt with the reach for mending and longer drifts and the versatility for dries, nymphs and streamers.

Best for: trout on rivers, streams and lakes; a first fly rod.

3ASS6351 - 9' 8 wt Outfit

A 9' 8 wt Clearwater outfit with the power for bass, big trout streamers and other big freshwater fish.

Best for: bass, big streamers, pike and carp.

3MB56351 - 9' 8 wt Salt Outfit

The saltwater version of the 8 wt outfit, set up with a saltwater tropic fly line and 200 yards of 20-lb backing for fish that run.

Best for: bonefish, redfish, stripers and other light saltwater species.

Clearwater Outfit vs Encounter Outfit

The Orvis Encounter Outfit is Orvis's entry-level combo with a 5-year guarantee. The Clearwater Outfit steps up to the Clearwater rod with Orvis's 25-Year Guarantee and a Clearwater reel, for an angler who wants a setup to grow with.

Orvis Clearwater Outfit FAQ

Is the Clearwater Outfit ready to fish?

Yes. The reel comes spooled with backing, fly line and a leader, and the outfit ships in a rod and reel case.

What is the difference in the Salt outfit?

The 8 wt Salt outfit uses a saltwater tropic fly line with 200 yards of 20-lb backing, for saltwater species.

What is the warranty?

The Clearwater rod is covered by Orvis's 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.