The Recon 12-Weight 9' 4-Piece Fly Rod is a premium performance tarpon rod, but at a price that will allow you to spend an extra day fishing. With the latest in Orvis design and construction technology, the Recon 912-4 offers significantly improved accuracy and strength, both attributes being critical when targeting the silver king. When the guide makes the call, you can cast with confidence, knowing this rod will track straight and true. For this price you will not find a better tarpon rod, period. Don't just take one. Take two.Helios™ 3 is the benefactor behind the new Recon, utilizing its construction techniques and performance attributes to refine and improve the new series. Increased hoop strength, better tracking, improved damping, and ultimately, significantly improved accuracy are now incorporated into the Recon that is also stronger, more impact resistant, and offers the mid-price buyer access to the best technology Orvis fly rods have to offer.