Another great rod from Echo that fishes WAY above its price level! All models are 4 pieces and come with a sturdy travel case, as well as the best/easiest/cheapest lifetime warranty in the fly fishing industry.

A Rod for All Skill Levels

The Carbon XL is designed for anglers of all skill levels who need a well-rounded rod for a variety of fishing applications.

Moderate Action & Light Feel

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!

A True All-Around Performer

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.

Rod Model Details:

7’6” #3 Weight: CBXL-376 - 4 Pieces - 2.8 ounces

Small stream dry flies are this rod’s bread and butter.

8’4” #4 Weight: CBXL484 - 4 Pieces - 3.3 ounces

A dry fly rod with just a little more of everything to excel in a wider variety of trout fishing situations. Lives a double life as a great panfish rod!

9’ #4 Weight: CBXL-490 - 4 Pieces - 3.4 ounces

A light trout rod with a bit more length for added line control for both dry fly and light nymphing situations.

9’ #5 Weight: CBXL-590 - 4 Pieces - 3.5 ounces

The most versatile ECHO freshwater trout rod, period. Dries, nymphs, small streams and lakes. Your “swiss army knife” trout rod.

9’ #6 Weight: CBXL-690 - 4 Pieces - 3.7 ounces

For when you need a bit more power for larger flies and bigger fish. Great for hoppers, large caddis, stimulators, moderate streamers and nymph rigs.

Action vs Power Comparison

The Action vs. Power matrix image is used for comparison between ECHO rod models. Utilizing this chart, you’ll be able to choose an ECHO rod that best fits you and your personal casting stroke. The vertical axis indicates the rod’s power, while the horizontal axis indicates the rod’s action. In simple terms, single-hand rod action is derived from the top half of the rod, while power is derived from the bottom half.

Action:
Fast action rods feature softer tips than medium action rods and provide a ‘stiffer’ feel. Fast action rods excel in the hands of anglers with more aggressive casting strokes and greater stroke control. Medium action rods are ideal for anglers with more fluid casting strokes and have a larger ‘sweet spot’ for a wider range of casting strokes. Consistently throwing a tailing loop? Your rod’s action may not be a good fit to you and your casting stroke.

Power:
A rod’s power is its resistance to flexing under load. Powerful rods are ‘beefier’ through the bottom half, generate higher line speeds, and are more adept at keeping big fish pinned. Delicate rods are more presentation-oriented, protect light tippet, and are a better choice for picky fish.