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I got a New Fly Rod! (Echo Carbon XL 9ft 5wt)
The Echo Ion XL Saltwater Rod offers the perfect balance of fast action and medium power. It features oversized stripping guides, 2 grip styles, and a black anodized reel seat. Plus, it comes in a convenient four piece travel design, so you can easily transport it with you to your next fly fishing adventure.
Echo Ion XL Fly Rod 9ft 0in 8wt
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With a traditional build that includes half wells grip, rosewood reel seat and stainless steel snake guides, Crisium fly rods are targeted at those who cast with a smooth and patient stroke. As reward for patience, casters receive nearly effortless short- to mid-range casting and wonderful protection of delicate tippets.
Okuma Crisium Fly Rod 9' 5/6wt
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T&T’s proprietary StratoTherm Resin has such incredible strength and vibration dampening characteristics that it forced us to approach freshwater fly rod design in a new way. The result is the remarkably light and responsive Avantt Series. With ultra-low swing weight and lightning-fast recovery, these rods come alive in the hand. At close range, the Avantt rods provide precise command of the fly with a delicate touch.
Thomas & Thomas Avantt Fly Rod - 9' 5wt
Saltwater-grade rods in the sub-$200 range usually fish like rods in the sub-suck range. Not these. Designed with meium-fast to fast actions,
Echo ION XL
The Echo Carbon XL Fly Rod provides solid light fly rod performance at a modest price. The XL in the name stands for X-tra Light and that it is. The Carbon XL Fly Rod is outfitted with ceramic guides ensuring smoother and longer casts every time. This versatile fly rod is suitable for a beginner fly angler to succeed in pretty much any environment. The rod comes in a variety of models to match your style and location.
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Echo Ion XL 7wt 9'0 Saltwater-grade rods in this price category are usually better utilized as a coat hanger than a fishing tool. The Ion XL series does not fit that mold. Featuring a remarkably low swing-weight and a more forgiving action, the Ion XL is equally at home stripping flesh flies as it is dropping a merkin to a tailing permit. All models feature salt corrosion-resistant components.
Echo Ion XL Fly Rod 9ft 0in 7wt
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