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Echo Ion XL 9' 8wt Fly Rod

9' 8wt 4pc

$199.99

The Echo Ion XL is a guide favorite and an all around work horse. 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. With the Ion XL’s extreme versatility between fresh and saltwater environments, its affordable price point, and quality componentry, it has become the go-to rod for guides and fishing professionals.

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The Echo Ion XL is a Saltwater-Grade Fly Rod at an Affordable Price Point

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.

Remarkably Low Swing-Weight and Forgiving Action

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.

The Rod Choice of Guides World-Wide

With the Ion XL’s extreme versatility between fresh and saltwater environments, its affordable price point, and quality componentry, it has become the go-to rod for guides and fishing professionals.

Features:
• Four piece travel design
• Action: Med Fast to Fast
• Tube: Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Guides: Oversized stripping guides
• Grips: Features 2 grip styles
• Reel Seat: Black anodized seat
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Make This an Outfit - Purchase a fly line and reel along with this rod. At checkout simply pair the two together and choose your backing color. We'll put the correct amount of backing on the reel and load it up properly for FREE.

Echo Ion XL 9' 8wt 4 Piece Fly Rod, item number: ION-890XL


Customer Reviews
(5.00)
# of Ratings: 1
1. on 2/1/2025, said:
Picked this up to be my bass rod. Have it paired with an SA Amplitude Infinity Smooth. Very nice rod. Mainly throwing large deer bugs with it, as well as things like the Autumn Splendor, Tequeely Streamer, and Barely Legals. Handles these all with no problems, as one would expect. Sensitivity is pretty good for a heavy rod, backbone is great. Caught my PR smallie on it, in a river which was a wild fight. Next up will be chasing a PR largemouth!
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