ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod
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The ECHO Carbon-XL 9' #5 delivers exceptional versatility for Great Lakes tributary fishing at an unbeatable price point. Its moderate action excels at euro nymphing for steelhead in tight quarters while maintaining enough backbone for swinging streamers through deeper pools. Perfect for anglers wanting premium performance without the premium price tag.
5 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 4 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod used for?
Echo's fly rod is set up for nymphing, and swinging flies targeting steelhead, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod work for?
This fly rod is curated for steelhead, trout. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $289.99. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
5 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 4 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Features
- + ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod 9'0" #5
- + The Carbon XL features a moderate action that excels at everything from dry fly fishing to nymphing and even light streamers without ever feeling heavy or sluggish. The Carbon XL series looks and feels like a rod that should be selling for twice its price!
- + All there is to it! If you need a modest price rod to get any freshwater job done, the Carbon XL was made just for that purpose.
- + Made out of Anodized Aluminum and equipped with a Carbon Insert, the reel seat on the Carbon XL is hassle-free and ready for years of use. Built with a single-uplocking construction, this reel seat also locks your reel in all day long.
- + The Carbon XL comes with a rod sock and rod tube to ensure that your rod is always safe no matter where you’re headed.
Specifications
- Number of Pieces
- 1
- Fishing Technique
- Fly
- Target Species
- Freshwater fish (bass, browns, bluegill, brookies)
- Action
- Fast
- Line Weight
- 5
- Tension Supported
- Medium
- Fishing Rod Power
- Medium
- Item Weight
- 1.4 Pounds
- Material Type
- Carbon Fiber
- Handle Material
- Cork
- Color
- Brown
- Brand Name
- ECHO
- Model Name
- ECHO-CBXL-590
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Manufacturer
- ECHO
- UPC
- 053163798178
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00053163798178
- Item Length
- 32 Inches
- Included Components
- Fly Rod and Rod Tube
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- ECHO Life Time Warranty & Repair Policy
- Best Sellers Rank
- #278,906 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #777 in Fishing Rods
- ASIN
- B01LWJLA3B
- Customer Reviews
- 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (47)...
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