ION XL
Fresh+Saltwater rods at an affordable price point
Remarkably low swing-weight and forgiving action
Our most popular rod for fly fishing guides around the globe
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9'0" 6wt
ION XL 690-4
Great for everything from big dries to moderate streamers. Rivers, lakes, inshore saltwater; it’s ready and able for all of it.
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Model IONXL-690 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 4.7 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 7wt
ION XL 790-4
A guide favorite for trout streamers, carp, bass, and inshore saltwater.
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Model IONXL-790 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 4.9 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 8wt
ION XL 890-4
Great for salmon, steelhead, bigger trout streamers and your favorite bass bugs.
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Model IONXL-890 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.1 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 9wt
ION XL 990-4
A great “midweight” duty salmon rod and inshore saltwater that involves some bigger targets.
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Model IONXL-990 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.4 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
9'0" 10wt
ION XL 1090-4
The biggest streamers, the biggest salmon, and even your next flats trip are all well within the 10wt ION XL’s comfort zone.
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Model IONXL-1090 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.8 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
10'0" 5wt
ION XL 5100-4
A great all-around rod for nymphing trout on the river, or casting from a float tube on your favorite lake.
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Model IONXL-5100 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.5 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
10'0" 6wt
ION XL 6100-4
When your trout nymph rigs are a bit heavier or you’re casting from a float tube on your favorite lake full of jumbo rainbows, the 6100 is a great pick.
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Model IONXL-6100 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.8 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
10'0" 7wt
ION XL 7100-4
Our most popular steelhead nymphing rod for guides and anyone else who frequents these fisheries on both the Pacific Coast and Great Lakes Region.
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Model IONXL-8100 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 5.8 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
10'0" 8wt
ION XL 8100-4
The choice rod for big water steelhead nymphing.
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Model IONXL-8100 |
Pieces 4 |
Weight (ounces) 6.5 |
Price $199.99 |
Handle type
Saltwater-grade rods at an affordable price point
Saltwater-grade rods in this price category are usually better utilized as a coat hanger than a fishing tool. The Ion XL series does not fit that mold.
Remarkably low swing-weight and forgiving action
Featuring a remarkably low swing-weight and a more forgiving action, the Ion XL is equally at home stripping flesh flies as it is dropping a merkin to a tailing permit.
Guide's Choice
With the Ion XL’s extreme versatility between fresh and saltwater environments, its affordable price point, and quality componentry, it has become the go-to rod for guides and fishing professionals.
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.