Encounter 5weight 8'6" Fly Rod Outfit An allaround affordable fly rod ideal as a first time rod or backup option Instead of the term âœentry level,â• we prefer to describe our new Encounter rod outfits as âœaffordable awesomeness.â• Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the Encounter rod series combines stateoftheart rod design with a smooth, crisp performanceâpackaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, weightforward floating line, backing, and leader. The 8'6" 5weight is the best all around freshwater rod for trout and light bass fishing it is considered to be the perfect first rod for any fly angler. Small streams, big rivers, or ponds and lakes, this new 8'6" 5weight Encounter rod outfit is the perfect answer to the question, "What's the first rod I should buy•".ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ NOTE FROM ORVIS:Â "The Encounter series rods are exempt from our standard 25year guarantee, but do come with a limited warranty against defects in the original workmanship. If, by any means, the rod is deemed defective byÂthe Orvis Rod Shop, Orvis will be happy to replace it."