Lovely color..

 

Better than yellow (banana). None of them on my boat…

 

Thank god they finally redesigned their website.

 

What models is Echo going to have available? I see 11'-10" 6 WT and 12' 7 WT on Waters West website. Any other models available?

 

There's supposed to be a 3wt too.

 

Anyone know who designed these? Is Tim still helping on tapers?

 

Color is cool ... I like the color of the Vision Glass too.
The sticker in the third photo made me laugh ...


Mike

 

I think the color is fine. Still has that vintage color. A lot rods back in the day were not pretty at all. Which this seems to fit into. I really do not understand why they would
Not have a down locking reel seat on these. I will probably buy one and send it out to have a new handle put on it.

 

Was thinking the same thing. What’s the logic on the uplocking reel seat?

 

Any idea why there is no mention of these on their website?

 

I was thinking the same thing. Why hasn't Echo announced them yet?

 

I'm ready for them to take my money.

 

I like the color, can't wait to have one.

 

I have not gone down the glass rabbit hole yet, could someone please enlighten me with all the reasons I need one of these.

 

They are deeper flexing by nature than graphite (although that depends on the taper you can certainly make fast action glass rods) and tend to be very smooth casting as the whole blank tends to flex. In the single hand world they are excellent at short range and on small streams because they can load with very little line out, and tend to cast better at sub 30' than graphite rods making them great small stream rods. Lastly when the right finish is applied fiberglass rods get a very sweet translucent color that can be quite beautiful. They are also usually more durable than graphite with thicker walls, Glass rods can really take a beating and are used popular in the big game offshore rod game, in AK they are the only material used for Salmon Shark rods.
Basically, some of the same reason anglers love bamboo but at a much cheaper price.

 

Ahhhhhh Sh&$t 😆

 

Looks like the same color scheme as the Orvis Superfine Glass

 

Praise the Lord and pass the ammo - or at least an Undertaker! Where is Kaleb Pierce on this trail, he would also be stoked

 

Can't wait to give away some money for one of these....I'm still regretting getting rid of my Echo 7wt glass switch a few years ago....

 

Ran into the local shop for some other stuff, and they had a few.

Wowzer, I hope you like your girls thicc.

 

Wowzer, I hope you like your girls thicc.

They make the rockin world go round.

 

I’m curious how the new 10’ 8” #3 will compare to the older 10’ 6” #3. I have that rod and love it.

Steve

 

Looks like the grain windows are vastly different

 

Looks like these were shipped last week and starting to show up now. Gorge Fly Shop and Rogue Valley Anglers now limited stock.

 

A comparison between the 12' 7wt and the same spec CTS Quartz DH blank would be cool, not holding my breath...

 

I’ve wondered about the CTS glass two handers too. Not much out there on them.

 

I’m almost done building a CTS 10’6” 4wt glass two hand blank. I’ll post a review and photos in a separate thread in the next few weeks.

I don’t have experience with the Echo glass rods, but my first impression of the CTS blank is that it feels a bit more powerful than I expected, especially in the butt section, but I think it’ll mellow out with a pretty deep flex on the water. I’m planning to start with a 330 grain SA spey lite Skagit. More to come…

 

You might find an Airflo Streamer Switch in about 300-330 too. I fish a 300gr on my 10'6" 4wt Echo Glass switch and it's a great match. It's an integrated line.

Looking forward to your thoughts on the CTS when you are done.

Matt

 

Fiberglass Spey | Echo Fly Fishing

echoflyfishing.com

 

Maybe they should take a look at them. Reel seats are not black.

 

A couple years back I cast an Echo prototype that was being considered to replace the original. My thought was quicker recovery and less tip heavy than my 12’4” 6 wt original. I wonder if those prototypes are what they are now bringing to the market.

 

I got the 6110 original Echo Glass that is paired with an Orvis Battenkill IV and lined with a Scandi Body head. It's so much fun on NorCal rivers. I contemplated selling the outfit a few years back, when I lived in the PNW. I'm glad I kept it for Cali.

 

I have the same set up for norcal as well and it is so much fun

 

One thing about these rods that, although owners know most seem unaware, is their unique fish fighting ability!
Most deep sea rods are made from high grade fiberglass, so it isn’t just the ‘unbreakable-ness’ of them, but a huge amount of power in the butt section.
Take for instance the new 12’ 7wt Echo glass;
Takes I would assume a 500-540gr Skagit depending on preference. That particular rod would handle any steelhead on the planet, and be a solid choice for salmon up to 25lbs.
Glass is very unique and cool that way!
I have the 12’9” 7wt that is amazing. But I would prefer the shorter 7wt since I have a 13’ 7/8 already,

if anyone wants my Echo glass 7wt, ill sell it to you for the price of the 12’ 7wt