Because Orvis believes in starting folks off on the right foot, they designed the Encounter Mighty-Mite Fly Rod Outfit for the beginner angler with small hands and big dreams. It combines state-of-the-art rod design with uncompromising performance in an 8’ 5-wt. outfit thats easily the best value on the market. The downsized EVA handle and extended fighting butt will help new anglers land their first big fish or their first hundred.
- Built for smaller, new anglers and priced with frugality in mind
- Shorter rod with EVA handle punches above its weight in performance while not being cumbersome
- 8’ 5-wt. is an ideal rod for bigger trout waters
- Smooth, crisp performance
- 4-piece package, with a size II Encounter reel, 5-wt. line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case
