The ECHO Traverse Kit

The Echo Traverse kit. – Michael “Sal” Salomone

People are desperately searching for social distancing activities. Things to do with family or
alone and away from the congestion of society. Fishing has risen to the top of the Covid
acceptable activities. Not just fishing, but fly fishing has seen an increase. A growth the sport
hasn’t felt since the early 90s and A River Runs Through Its induced craze.

With so many new anglers exploring fly fishing the intimidation created when entering a fly shop
can be overwhelming. Most fly shops embrace new anglers. The staff in your local fly shop is
more than willing to answer questions, help you select the correct gear/supplies and offer
intelligent advice.

Taking the plunge to purchase your own fly gear can send individuals new to the sport into
depression. Price tags on premium fly rods can run the equivalent of a down payment on an
automobile. But they don’t have to send you running out of the store. Many companies have
addressed this need. Echo has become the industry leader in economical and highly performing
fly fishing rods.

Echo helps neophyte anglers answer multiple questions at once by supplying a reasonable
priced, all-included starter kit, the Echo Traverse. Buying all the pieces of a fly fishing outfit
individually can tally a high dollar list with a fly line alone costing $100. The Echo Traverse
comes equipped with all the components to step from store to river all you need is a fly.

The rod is packaged in a handy protective case for both rod and reel. The Echo Ion reel comes
spooled with backing, fly line and monofilament leader attached. The 4 piece rod is
maneuverable and easy to store in the compact travel case.

Available in 4, 5 & 6 weight rods to accommodate the widest array of freshwater fishing
applications. And an 8 weight for those looking to chase northern pike or start fishing the
saltwater. The Echo Traverse kit surprises an angler with its responsiveness and attractive
appearance. The deep auburn, root-beer color has a beautiful iridescence that breathes in the
sunlight. Any angler would be proud to carry such an attractive rig to the river.

Having fished the Echo Traverse 9’ 4wt under multiple applications I am impressed with the
responsiveness to hand the rod possesses. Anglers working on learning proper casting form will
benefit from the versatility of the 4wt package. The 4wt Traverse can lay down tiny dry flies to
rising trout with a soft touch.

There is enough backbone in the lower section of the rod to punch casts into strong winds and
present clumsy nymph rigs. The flexible tip assists anglers in fighting fish without pulling small
hooks, a common problem encountered by inexperienced anglers. The flexibility of the 4wt
protects fragile tippets like a shock absorber. The 4wt kit battles fish and presents flies way
above its class.

The 5wt package is fully capable of presenting the heaviest nymph rigs and casting clunky
streamers with authority. But with the versatility to fish dry flies from a boat or while wading. Any
of the rods in the Traverse lineup equip an angler for many years to come. These are rods you
will not grow out of but rather develop an affection for.

Any angler, inexperienced or well traveled, will be impressed by the quality and versatility of the
Echo Traverse packages. The Echo Traverse eliminates the intimidation and anxiety
surrounding fly fishing for new anglers. Anglers choosing to embrace fly fishing walk away with
a ready for the river outfit. Just add a fly.

Michael “Sal.” Salomone
Echo Ambassador