Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod & Reel Outfit

The Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod & Reel Outfit puts trout, bass, and light big-water species squarely in reach with a balanced setup that handles real fishing—from tight Appalachian brook trout streams to open rivers chasing larger browns and smallmouth. Developed by Orvis’ Vermont rod designers, the Clearwater rod series follows purposeful, traditional actions: medium actions for small water, medium-fast for general freshwater work, and faster actions for bigger flies and heavier fish.

Each boxed outfit pairs the rod with a Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, a proven die-cast workhorse that delivers consistent drag and reliable performance across seasons. Clearwater Fly Line comes pre-spooled on standard outfits, while the nymphing model features Tactical Nymph Line for direct contact and depth control. Often labeled a “starter” combo, the Clearwater earns long-term use from experienced anglers because it supports skill growth, covers multiple techniques, and competes well above its price point in real-world fishing.

• Clearwater Fly Rod
  • Black chrome blanks with white accents and quick rod identifier
  • Chrome snake and stripping guides with ceramic insert
  • Full black nickel aluminum reel seats
  • Composite fighting butt tips on applicable models
  • Four-piece construction
• Clearwater Fly Reel
  • Clearwater II on 5 wt. and 6 wt. outfits
  • Clearwater IV on 8 wt. outfit
  • Die-cast aluminum, large arbor frame
  • Inline Rulon-to-stainless stacked disc drag
  • Matte-gray powder-coat finish
  • Left-hand retrieve
  • Pre-spooled with backing, leader, and Clearwater Fly Line
  • Includes gray rod tube
• Orvis 25-year guarantee