Echo ION XL Fly Rod

The Echo Ion XL proves a saltwater rod at this price does not have to fish like a broomstick. Where budget salt rods often end up as coat hangers, the Ion XL brings a genuinely low swing weight and a forgiving action that make it a pleasure to cast all day.

That versatility shows on the water: it is equally comfortable stripping flesh flies for big trout and dropping a crab pattern to a tailing permit. Salt-corrosion-resistant components throughout mean it holds up to the abuse of a real saltwater season.

Key features

• Four-piece travel design
• Medium-fast to fast action with a low swing weight
• Oversized stripping guides for shooting line
• Two grip styles (Grip A for 6-9 weight, Grip B for 10 weight)
• Wood insert seat on standard models, black anodized seat on saltwater (S) models
• Corrosion-resistant componentry throughout
• Echo lifetime warranty

Want a do-it-all salt rod that will not break the bank? Come check it out at 432 E Main St in Montrose.