Vision Still Hero Distance Fresh & Saltwater Single Handed Fly Rod

The team at Vision Fly Fishing from Finland knows exactly what it means to be a hero on the water – and no, you don't have to rob a bank to prove it. Antti Guttorm and his Finnish colleagues demonstrate this impressively with the Hero rod series. These affordable rods feature a medium-fast, well-balanced action that suits both beginners and experienced casters, harmonizing well with all standard casting techniques. Each Hero rod is finely tuned for the specific type of fly fishing it is designed for – something we really appreciate! Whether you want to be a superhero on various water types, a nymphing specialist, or the ruler of stillwaters: these rods offer the right action and components for the job.

The Vision Hero rod series covers nearly all typical scenarios in modern single-handed fly fishing. It offers intuitive handling and makes it easier for you to find the right model. Each design is highly practical, showing that the Finns not only understand rod building but also the sport itself. For example, the Nymph Hero rods come with a down-locking reel seat that improves the overall balance of the setup. Slim single-leg guides are positioned closer together on the blank to prevent sagging of the line or leader. This reduction of slack helps detect bites more effectively and ensures a clean drift while nymph fishing. Like the Nymph Hero, other members of the Hero family are well thought out and optimized from A to Z for real-world performance. The coastal rods come with corrosion-resistant components and a beautiful aluminum reel seat. Rarely has a rod series in this price range impressed us so quickly. True price-performance champions that are perfect for newcomers to fly fishing – but will also win over experienced anglers. And by the way, you don’t need to wear a cape when you head to the water with a Hero. Waders are more than enough.

Vision Still Hero Distance Fresh & Saltwater Fly Rod
The Vision Still Hero Distance offers increased line control and better drift guidance thanks to its additional length. Compared to a classic 9 ft rod, it enables more precise distance casts and more effective presentation – especially under challenging conditions. Whether you're chasing sea trout on the coast, salmon and trout in the river, or fishing on a lake, this rod delivers.

Did you know? Vision provides a carbon rating for every graphite rod they make (in this case: 36). The higher the number, the higher the carbon modulus used in that specific rod. This rating is closely linked to the tonnage of carbon used. However, it's not the whole story – Vision uses different carbon blends and resins for each model to achieve the desired rod action. Still, the carbon rating gives a solid clue about the primary carbon used in the blank. Vision’s premium rods also use graphene in the resin and are marked with the Graphene logo.

Details:

• Medium-fast action
• Bright yellow blanks with black markings
• Action and components tailored to each model’s intended use
• Each model has a name that reflects the rod’s personality
• Half Wells grip on lighter models
• Full Wells grip with fighting butt on heavier models
• Round Cordura rod tube
• 4-piece design