ECHO Carbon XL 5wt 9'0" | Fly Rod Outfit
The Echo Carbon XL is the first rod we recommend to anyone who is looking for incredible value per dollar. A moderate action rod, we find the Echo Carbon XL suits a wide number of casting styles but will always feel accurate and predictable.
Choose from several rod and reel options we've field tested and think you'll enjoy as well.
Rod: ECHO Carbon XL 5wt 9'0" | 3.5 oz
Step 1: Choose Reel
- Echo Ion 4/5 - 5.3 oz
- Echo Bravo LT 4/5 - 4.85 oz
- Orvis Battenkill Disc II - 4.6 oz
Step 2: Fly Line
- Scientific Anglers MASTERY MPX
Built a half weight heavy with a short 36' shooting head.
| LINE WEIGHT | HEAD LENGTH | TOTAL LENGTH | GRAIN WEIGHT* |
| WF-3-F | 32.0’ / 9,6m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 110gr / 7,1g |
| WF-4-F | 34.0’ / 10,2m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 130gr / 8,5g |
| WF-5-F | 36.0’ / 10,8m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 150gr / 9,8g |
| WF-6-F | 38.0’ / 11,4m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 175gr / 11,3g |
| WF-7-F | 40.0’ / 12,0m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 200gr / 13,0g |
| WF-8-F | 42.0’ / 12,6m | 90.0’ / 27,4m | 225gr / 14,6g |
* Grain weight for the first 30′
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- Scientific Anglers MASTERY INFINITY
Also built a half size heavy with a slightly longer 49' head offering better better presentation.
| LINE WEIGHT | HEAD LENGTH | TOTAL LENGTH | GRAIN WEIGHT* |
| WF-3-F | 47.0’ | 90.0’ | 110 |
| WF-4-F | 48.0’ | 90.0’ | 130 |
| WF-5-F | 49.0’ | 90.0’ | 150 |
| WF-6-F | 50.0’ | 90.0’ | 175 |
| WF-7-F | 51.0’ | 90.0’ | 200 |
| WF-8-F | 52.0’ | 90.0’ | 225 |
