Instead of the term “entry level,” we prefer to describe the Orvis Encounter rod outfits as “affordable awesomeness.” Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the freshly updated Encounter rod series combines state-of-the-art rod design with a smooth, crisp performance—packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, weight-forward floating line, backing, and leader. The Encounter rod outfit is easily the best value-priced outfit of its kind now include a fly box with a selection of flies handpick by our Mavungana Flyfishing guides as well as an awesome Mavungana Flyfishing trucker cap and you have the prefect Christmas gift!