StudentofTheStream
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- Jul 26, 2007
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I'm in the market for a new rod and have decided to shy away from the big name extremely over priced manufacturers of the norm.
I recently bought a Redington RS3 7wt from Cabelas site (on sale) and broke it the first time I used it. They replaced it with their new RS4 line but I don't particularly care for the rod at all.
My question is does anyone have any experience with Echo fly rods?
I did some test casting at my local fly shop earlier this week and tried quite a few different rods from TFO, Wright&McGill and one from Echo. The Echo rod surprising felt very good and cast very well in the range (up to 50 ft) that I was throwing it.
Anyone have any experience with these rods?
I've also been reading up and them and they have a new Echo2 rod out with comes with 2 tips. 1 is an accuracy tip and 1 is for distance, marked accordingly. For me that versatility in a 7 wt means being able to go from river smallies and steelhead to light salt. Retail is $269 so a pretty good price too.
Any thoughts?
I recently bought a Redington RS3 7wt from Cabelas site (on sale) and broke it the first time I used it. They replaced it with their new RS4 line but I don't particularly care for the rod at all.
My question is does anyone have any experience with Echo fly rods?
I did some test casting at my local fly shop earlier this week and tried quite a few different rods from TFO, Wright&McGill and one from Echo. The Echo rod surprising felt very good and cast very well in the range (up to 50 ft) that I was throwing it.
Anyone have any experience with these rods?
I've also been reading up and them and they have a new Echo2 rod out with comes with 2 tips. 1 is an accuracy tip and 1 is for distance, marked accordingly. For me that versatility in a 7 wt means being able to go from river smallies and steelhead to light salt. Retail is $269 so a pretty good price too.
Any thoughts?