Echo Carbon XL 5WT 9'
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Four piece travel design
- Action: Med Fast
- Tube: Fabric-covered rod case & sock
- Guides: Lightweight ceramic stripping guides
- Grips: Features two grip styles
Description
Echo Carbon XL 590-4 Fly Rod
The 5WT 9' Carbon XL is the most versatile ECHO freshwater trout rod, period. Dries, nymphs, small streams, and lakes. Your “swiss army knife” trout rod. A true all-around performer with the features and feel associated with rods four times the cost. Tim designed these rods to be airy-light with actions that benefit a wide range of casting styles and fishing situations. Bass to browns, bluegill to brookies, the Carbon XL covers it all.
Medium Fast
The Carbon XL is designed for anglers of all skill levels who need a well-rounded rod for a variety of fishing applications. 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.
Warranty
ECHO Fly Rod Lifetime Warranty and Repair Our Warranty Policy is subject to change at any time. Rajeff Sports will repair or replace damaged and defective rods for the lifetime of the original owner. WE REQUIRE ALL RODS TO BE SENT BACK FOR WARRANTY/REPAIR SERVICE. We will not send out parts or replacements as there is a chance they will not fit properly on your rod (if they are not listed on the spare tips page). The rod must be sent back so it can be properly fitted and flex tested with the new sections.
All repairs/replacements require a $35* repair fee. This fee is only waived in specific circumstances to be determined by our warranty staff. Include a $35 check made out to Rajeff Sports. If you wish to pay with card, do not include a check in the shipment and we will contact you for credit card info. If it is determined your repair fee should be waived, we will not collect payment. We will contact you only if we need to collect payment, or there are questions we have about your particular rod.
Warranties/repairs are typically processed within just a few business days and shipped back to you. This can vary depending on a number of factors, and some claims may take longer. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will not exchange your rod for a different model. You will receive back the same model you sent in. For discontinued rod models – if we no longer have parts to fix your rod, we will replace the rod with its equivalent new model
Echo Carbon XL
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Q: What specific fishing scenarios did you design this rod for, and where do you feel it truly excels in performance? A: A medium-fast action rod that is more user friendly. Punch above its weight class for a trout rod. A true all-purpose fly rod geared toward anglers of all experience levels.
Q: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod? A: Scientific Anglers MPX (1/2 Size Heavy)
| empty | 30' Cast | 40' Cast | 50' Cast | 30' Wind | 40' Wind | 50' Wind | Reach Cast 30' | Reach Cast 30' Wind | Belgian Cast 30' | Belgian Cast 30' Wind | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Caster 2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 34 |
| Caster 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 35 |
| Combined | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 96 |
7.5' 3x leader with size 4 Zonker
- Difficult to cast from 40’-50’, but excelled at 30’-40’ distance.
- Rod loaded well at 30-40’ Did fine at 50’ with weight. Had enough bend to feel the rod, although it could be smoother. There’s lots of vibration, but the more I used the rod the better it performed.
- Met the design parameters. Pretty smooth, even bend. Quite pleasant to cast considering it was a streamer. Has a nice grip, taper, and diameter.
| empty | 20' cast | 30' Cast | 40' Cast | 50' Cast | 20' Wind | 30' Wind | 40' Wind | 50' Wind | Pile Cast 30' | Reach Cast 30' | Reach Cast 30' Wind | False Cast 30' | False Cast 30' Wind | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| Caster 2 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 37 |
| Caster 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 36.5 |
| Combined | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 7 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 8.5 | 9 | 111.5 |
10' 5x leader with Yard Indicator
- Need to add more ‘umph’ at 50’. Feels heavy and grip is big, but overall a good medium/fast rod.
- Heavy in hand. Overall, the rod is fine. But does not excel using long leaders at any distance. Lots of work to load and no help from the rod.
- Clubby in close. Bend is not smooth at 30’-50’. Tip heavy feeling, med/fast - not really, more fast. Action not unified. Hard to control at distance.
| empty | Roll Cast 30' | Roll Cast 40' | Mend at 30' | Mend at 40' | Casting 20' | Casting 30' | Casting 40' | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 20.5 |
| Caster 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 24.5 |
| Caster 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 23.5 |
| Combined | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 68.5 |
9' leader with size 8 Girdle Bug and size 16 BH Pheasant Tail *Water load helped the rod. Great for big sloppy casts. Pick up slow getting weight going.
- Great casting overhead at 30’. Can’t find any flaws, surprisingly easy to cast. Does dink on hinge. Roll casts at all distances was good. Working a little hard on 40’ roll, but still did the job.
For anglers seeking a dependable, reasonably priced setup for streamer and nymph fishing in the 20’–40’ range, this rod is a solid choice. It ranked 8th in the streamer course and 7th in the nymph course, though it did not crack the top 10 in the dry fly category. If your focus is on lakes or larger rivers where casts of 50’ or more are common, there are stronger performers to consider.
