Echo Ion Fly Rods

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Overview of Echo Ion fly rods. The Ion is one of the economy level Echo fly rods similar to the Carbon. The Ion fly rod covers the 6 wt. - 8 wt. and the 9' and 10' end of the action and rod length spectrum while the Carbon covers the 2 - 6 wt. and 7' 3" to 9' - making the Carbon best for light freshwater use and the Ion more suited to heavy freshwater and light to modest saltwater applications.

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Why would I consider an Echo Ion fly rod?, The Ion is tough as nails, make that galvanized titanium nails. The Ion is under two hundred bucks. The Ion carries the trustworthy Echo lifetime warranty. The Ion delivers very good casting and fishing performance value in the price range that is extremely attractive to entry level anglers and those looking for an absolutely dependable back-up rod for destination fly fishing ventures.

Are the components of the Ion sufficient to withstand saltwater use? Yes. Ion fly rods are constructed from engineering specifications that make them - no question about it - strong and durable. One of our staff fished Echo Ion for a full season and fished the Ion under the harshest conditions. In and out of boats and the back of SUVs. Poked into Motel doors. Banged around in the bottom of boats. Tossed into saltwater while photographing fish prior to releasing them. At the end of the season, the Ion was in great shape!

Will the Ion accept large reel seats?Yes. The Ion reel seat is generous enough to seat oversized reels.

Are Echo Ion fly rods as pleasing to cast and fish as the Echo Edge and Echo 3 fly rods? No. The higher priced Echo fly rods are lighter and have a crisper casting stroke. Fact is, it takes an advanced fly fisher to notice the difference, and these Ion fly rods are in the boats and hands of our Caddis Fly staff on a consistent basis. We have absolute confidence recommending the Ion as a dependable, value packed, satisfying fly rod for any application where a fly rod between 6 and 8 wt is on the menu.

Echo Ion rods feature: -Four piece travel design -Alignment dots for quick assembly -Grey cordura covered rod tube -Matte stealth grey blank color -Full wells cork handle with composite pressure zone -Fighting butt -Oversized stripper guides -Hard chrome stainless steel snake guides -30" fish hero mark