Description
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Innovator's all new HLS² series fly rods represent the pinnacle of design and performance in fly rod technology. Innovator has once again proven that quality and performance can be achieved for under $400 retail.
Building on the success of our Velocity series our manufacturer approached us 18 months ago concerning new graphite with improved durability and core strength through an advanced multi-directional carbon-fibre matrix which enables our new HLS² series to be lighter and stronger.
We have taken a great deal of time in ensuring each line class represents its true purpose, by this we mean that our creek rods in 3 and 4 weight are medium action, our river and lake rods are medium/fast actions and our saltwater series are fast actions. No need to have a fast action on a creek rod where light tippets, delicate presentations and short distances are its primary use; likewise it is important to have fast action on 7, 8 and 9 weight rods where weighted air resistant flies and fast moving species are your primary target. We encourage all fly anglers to visit their local fly tackle retailer and try the new HLS² series of fly rods, you will not be disappointed in either their performance or presentation. From tube to fittings, simply no corners have been cut and they equal rods twice their price!
7'6" 3 Weight Medium Action:
Think of headwaters in mountain streams, think alpine rivulets and you get the picture of how this lightweight fly rod fits into the range. With its compact 7’6” length allowing access into overgrown areas in headwaters of streams, presentation is your only focus as your line travels beneath the overhanging obstructions like scrub and branches. Designed with a medium action for delicate presentation in shallow, clear riffles and pools, your fly will land accurately and softly, not alerting the spookiest of trout.
Light tippets, small flies and pan sized trout, does life get any better?
We recommend using a Scientific Anglers VPT (Versatile Presentation Taper) designed for delicate dry-fly fishing.
9' 5 Weight Medium-Fast Action:
For larger rivers, faster flows, and wider sections, you will not feel under-gunned with the HLS² 9’ 5-weight. Think of the Mitta Mitta, Swampy Plains and Goulburn Rivers and you get an idea of the rivers where this rod is at home. Swinging wets with a wet tip or sinking line, short line nymphing utilising its 9’ length for better line drifts, evening rises with dry flies - this is the ultimate river rod. This rod fills the requirement for a line weight that can handle longer casts but still has delicate presentation for that evening rise while maintaining control of hooked fish in fast flowing water. Also an ideal rod for polaroiding the western lakes of Tasmania where windy conditions are encountered.
Recommended Floating Fly Lines:
- Dry flies and unweighted nymphs – Scientific Anglers Trout Taper
- Nymph Fishing – Scientific Anglers Textured Nymph/Indicator Taper
Recommended Sinking Fly Lines:
- Scientific Anglers Freshwater Wet Tip III, IV, V, Clear
- Scientific Anglers Uniform sink II thru V
9' 6 Weight Medium-Fast Action:
New to fly fishing? The 6-weight is the highest selling rod weight in today’s market for freshwater fly anglers. The most universal rod weight for cross over between river and lake fishing. With a range of Scientific Anglers fly lines this rod can be transformed into a dry fly specialist or a beast for casting large wet flies on fast sinking lines. Consult your local Scientific Anglers dealer for their recommendation of lines to suit your particular situation. Compare the difference next time you're shopping to update your old technology!
Recommended Floating Fly Lines:
- Small Dry Flies – Scientific Anglers Trout Taper
- Large Dry Flies – Scientific Anglers Siege Taper
- Lakes Fishing – Scientific Anglers Expert Distance
- River/Lake – Scientific Anglers GPX Taper (general purpose)
Recommended Sinking Fly Lines:
- Scientific Anglers Stillwater – Clear Sink
- Scientific Anglers Uniform Sink – sink rates from II thru to V
9' 8 Weight Saltwater Action:
A true all-round saltwater fly rod, designed with all the features required in what is often a challenging and harsh environment. Open water with afternoon sea breezes, fast moving fish where speed and presentation are vital and the most often critised comment made concerning saltwater rods - “it must succeed in picking up/water halling the fly line without straining under this extra load”. The 8-weight is a great choice for many species and is a delight to cast from sun up to sun down without fatigue. Ideal for fishing the flats, sneaking up that mangrove creek chasing boofing barra and, when combined with our 9-weight HLS², you will have the ultimate kit for that yearly trip up north covering both inshore and offshore species.
Recommended Floating Fly Lines:
- General Purpose – Saltwater Taper
- Poppers, Dahlberg’s, Whistler’s, mangroves, short casts – Redfish Taper
- Flats Fishing – Scientific Anglers Textured Grand Slam Professional Custom Taper or Scientific Anglers Bonefish Taper
- Skinny water long distance large flies poppers etc – Scientific Anglers Sharkwave Saltwater Titan Taper
- Skinny water bottom fishing (threadfin, golden trevally etc.) – Scientific Anglers Textured Saltwater Clear Tip (Floating/Sinking)
Recommended Sinking Fly Lines:
- Large flies, Whistlers, deep Clousers, etc. – Scientific Anglers Textured Titan Intermediate
- Scientific Anglers Streamer Express Clear Tip 300gr
- Scientific Anglers Streamer Express Fast Sink 300 gr
