CARBON XL
Fits the widest range of skill levels and casting styles
Moderate action with a light feel
A true all-around performer
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7'3" 2wt
Carbon XL 273-4
For the smallest flies and most delicate presentations.
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Model CBXL-273 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 2.7 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
7'6" 3wt
Carbon XL 376-4
Small stream dry flies are this rod’s bread and butter.
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Model CBXL-376 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces 2.8 |
Prices $199.99 |
Handle type
8'4" 4wt
Carbon XL 484-4
A dry fly rod with just a little more of everything to excel in a wider variety of trout fishing situations. Lives a double life as a great panfish rod!
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Model CBXL-484 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 3.3 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 4wt
Carbon XL 490-4
A light trout rod with a bit more length for added line control for both dry fly and light nymphing situations.
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Model CBXL-490 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight 3.4 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 5wt
Carbon XL 590-4
The most versatile ECHO freshwater trout rod, period. Dries, nymphs, small streams and lakes. Your “swiss army knife” trout rod.
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Model CBXL-590 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight 3.5 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 6wt
Carbon XL 690-4
For when you need a bit more power for larger flies and bigger fish. Great for hoppers, large caddis, stimulators, moderate streamers and nymph rigs.
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Model CBXL-690 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight 3.7 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
A Rod for All Skill Levels
The Carbon XL is designed for anglers of all skill levels who need a well-rounded rod for a variety of fishing applications.
Moderate Action & Light Feel
The Carbon XL features a moderate action that excels at everything from dry fly fishing to nymphing and even light streamers without ever feeling heavy or sluggish. The Carbon XL series looks and feels like a rod that should be selling for twice its price!
A True All-Around Performer
All there is to it! If you need a modest price rod to get any freshwater job done, the Carbon XL was made just for that purpose.
Action vs Power Comparison
Action:
Fast action rods feature softer tips than medium action rods and provide a ‘stiffer’ feel. Fast action rods excel in the hands of anglers with more aggressive casting strokes and greater stroke control. Medium action rods are ideal for anglers with more fluid casting strokes and have a larger ‘sweet spot’ for a wider range of casting strokes. Consistently throwing a tailing loop? Your rod’s action may not be a good fit to you and your casting stroke.
Power:
A rod’s power is its resistance to flexing under load. Powerful rods are ‘beefier’ through the bottom half, generate higher line speeds, and are more adept at keeping big fish pinned. Delicate rods are more presentation-oriented, protect light tippet, and are a better choice for picky fish.
Wash all components with warm freshwater after each days use in saltwater. Pay extra attention to the space where the guides meet the blank and the metal parts of the reel seat. Try to keep sand and dirt out of the ferrules. Occasionally use a few drops of any reel oil or grease on the reel seat threads to keep it operating smoothly. Paraffin wax can also be used on the ferrules if needed to ensure a proper fit.
Do not use tape on your ferrules. If you do we’ll come steal all your bacon and PBR.