Echo Ion XL Fly Rods

Looking for a Saltwater-grade affordable fly fishing rod? The Ion XL by Echo is the perfect choice. Featuring a remarkable low swing-weight and a more forgiving action. Due to its quality componentry, affordable price point and extreme versatility between fresh and saltwater environments, the Ion XL has become the go-to rod for guides and fishing professionals.

Features:

• Four piece travel design
• Action: Med Fast to Fast
• Tube: Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Guides: Oversized stripping guides
• Grips: Features 2 grip styles
• Reel Seat: Black anodized seat

Action vs Power Comparison
The Action vs. Power matrix is used for comparison between ECHO rod models. Utilizing this chart, you'll be able to choose an ECHO rod that best fits you and your personal casting stroke. The vertical axis indicates the rod's power, while the horizontal axis indicates the rod's action. In simple terms, single-hand rod action is derived from the top half of the rod, while power is derived from the bottom half.

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.

Maintanence Tips for your Echo Fly Rods:

• 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.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to: https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

Shipping (Shipping, Handling, Insurance)

All packages are shipped with tracking and insurance at no additional cost to you.

To most destinations Standard Shipping is a 1-5 business day transit time service.

• Fisherman's Headquarters offers Free Standard Shipping On Orders Over $75 (merchandise total) shipped within the 48 Contiguous United States (AK, HI, PR excluded).
• Free Shipping does NOT apply  or on large "oversized" and "overweight" items such as, but not limited too; fishing rods, blanks, gaffs, harpoons, coolers, cooler racks, large rod racks, beach carts.
• For orders under $75 (merchandise total) our Standard Shipping option is a Flat $5.99 fee. 

Returns & Exchanges

• Within a 10 day period of time (from delivery date), we offer a no questions asked returns of new merchandise (must be unused). Item must be in brand new condition in their original box, including packaging materials, manuals, tags and accessories. 
• Simply send the package back to us with a copy of your invoice and a note instructing us. For example, "Exchange for size." Or, "Return for credit."
• Please allow 5-10 business days for a return/exchange to be received, inspected and processed. Exchange or refund amount excludes shipping charge.
• After 10 days all returns must be approved and will be subject to a 10% restocking fee or given store credit. Please contact us for approval.

We reserve the right to refuse any return at anytime. No returns or exchanges on bait, custom and special ordered merchandise.

Heavy Merchandise

• Packages greater than 72" in length are considered "Heavy Merchandise", "Oversized", and "Overweight" packages. 
• These items will require an additional shipping cost due to size and weight. 

High Value Merchandise

• Signature is required at delivery for all orders over $500. Prepare accordingly because there's only three attempts before it is returned to sender. At which time the customer will have to wait and pay for the reshipment.