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Echo Carbon XL 2-weight 7' 3" 4-piece fly rod

 Was: $289.00 $259.00

Echo Carbon XL Fly Rods


Echo's Carbon XL Series features a versatile, moderate action blank for uses from dry fly fishing to nymphing and even light streamers without ever feeling heavy or sluggish. An excellent way to jump into fly fishing or expand on a budget. All Echo and Carbon XL rods come with a case.

  • Action: Medium Fast
  • Guides: Lightweight ceramic stripping guides
  • Tube: Fabric-covered rod case & sock
  • Four piece travel design

Echo Caron XL 273-4

Length: 7' 3"
Line: 2 (or 3)
Weight oz.:~2.7
Action: Fast
Pieces: 4

Comparison of Reels - Bronze Level

Lamson Liquid

  • Virtually maintenance free self-lubricating, synthetic drag system
  • Extremely durable and lightweight
  • Corrosion resistant, low maintenance finish, saltwater-proof, durable, scratch-resistant, hard-anodized finish
  • Easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
  • Frame is cast in USA (Boise, ID) and reels are assembled Boise.
  • Quick release locking spool

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Outstanding reel. Great entry level. Remix but with a cast frame.

Lamson Liquid Max

  • Ultra Large arbor design
  • Cobalt Hybrid Drag System strong enough for saltwater applications
  • Machined die-cast construction
  • Large, easy-to-grab, one revolution, numberd & machined drag knob
  • Custom self-lubricating o-ring seals
  • Easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion<
  • Drag system designed to handle most any saltwater condition. Wash completely in freshwater after each use.

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Excellent value for a saltwater reel around $300. Allows you to get a saltwater combo which won't break the bank.

Orvis Hydros

Orvis Hydros

Improvement on great-selling Hydros SL

  • Refined, lighter weight large arbor fly reel
  • Improved fully-sealed drag clutch bearing
  • Fully sealed drag-clutch bearing
  • Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection
  • Ergonomically designed asymmetric drag knob
  • Zero start-up inertia
  • Excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Excellent value packed into a machined bar stock reel starting under $200. Quickly emerged as a favorite among our guides for value.