Echo Ion XL

Casting large flies into a stiff breeze is best done with high line speed and tight loops. Fighting big fish often requires rods with a stiff backbone. Creating a rod that can do both well without causing undue hand and arm fatigue is no easy task. Generating high line speed without fatigue was the design goal for the Echo Ion XL series of rods. If you plan to cast all day and still have enough strength to drive home you need a rod with just enough power to get the fly to the fish and a little extra power in reserve *just in case*.

The Ion XL rods are the toughest, strongest rods Echo has ever produced and will take anything you can throw at them. You might be tempted to buy the Echo Ion XL because of its cool matte stealth grey blank, but we think you should buy one because of its perfect blend of action and power.

Echo is legendary for building exceptional, high-performance rods that rival the best rods on the market, at a much lower price. The Echo Ion XL fly rods are definitely a best performance value. If you are looking for a powerful fast-action rod that won۪'t break the bank, this Echo Ion XL was made for you!

The Echo Ion XL 6wt 10' fly rod is the perfect choice as a streamer rod for trout and as an all-purpose smallmouth bass rod. The Ion 6100XL is a powerful, fast action rod that will launch streamers to that cut in the bank at 70ft and will throw bass bugs with authority in the wind. This 6wt is the perfect choice to cover the broadest range of species including larger trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. The additional length is ideal for larger rivers and lakes and fishing from a boat or kayak. 

FEATURES:

• Powerful, fast-action with a strong backbone
  
• 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
  
• Anodized aluminum reel seat with fighting butt
  
• Oversized stripper guides
  
• Hard chrome single foot snake guides
  
• 30" fish hero measuring mark
  
• Backed by the Echo lifetime warranty