Echo Classic Spey Rods

Almost two years in the making, the Echo Classic Spey rods are the culmination of countless hours of tinkering and testing. To say that Tim is a perfectionist is an understatement, and the performance of these rods is a testament to his dedication. Available in four sizes, 6/7-9/10, the rods retail for $269.95 and are all four piece designs.

The Classic Spey Rods were designed to fulfill the niche popularized in the US and Canada by west coast Steelheaders. This style of fishing is identified by the use of medium length, moderate action rods. These rods help people feel the rod load the formation of the "D" loop and the forward cast without causing tailing loops. Because of the type of cast and the length of the weight forward section of the line the ECHO Classic two hand rods come in different lengths for each line size. The 6/7 rod is 12'6". The 7/8 rod is 13'0". The 8/9 rod is 13'6". The 9/10 rod is 14'0".

All the ECHO Classic Spey Rods are designed to cast and fish floating lines, sink tip lines, and the popular Skagit lines or Skagit heads. All four models were designed to have similar actions to cast well under the conditions found on most Steelhead rivers. You would choose the rod size to match the length of your cast, the size of the fly, and the size of the fish you expect to catch. We recommend you buy one of each rod so you can be sure you have the right rod for the job.

The rods all have chrome plated, stainless steel, single foot snake guides on all but the bottom two guides. The bottom stripper guides are stainless steel frames with a highly polished ceramic ring insert to reduce friction and to provide a lifetime of use. The reel seats are all clear anodized to match the guide color and logo color. The blanks have a deep gloss green finish. The handle has a comfortable shape that allows the person to move their hands around until they find a place that feel best to them. They come with a tough cordura rod case, cloth rod sock, steak knife and a juicer. (OK, we're just kidding about the knife and the juicer).

Echo Classic Spey 6126
$269.95
Weight : 6/7
Length : 12'6"
Handle : 6
Tim's Power Rating: 6.3
The ECHO 12'6" #6/7 fly rod was designed primarily for summer run fish and or for medium sized rivers that don't require casts much over 100 feet. It is a medium stiff medium action rod. It is designed for Steelhead, Atlantic salmon, and large trout using any of the family of "Spey" casts. It can also be used with a sink tip or a Skagit head or Skagit line to get a fly down to the fish. The rod can handle a wide range of lines but feels good with a standard Delta Spey or Windcutter type line that has a head length of about 50 feet and a head weight of about 500 grains.

Echo Classic Spey 7130
$269.95
Weight : 7/8
Length : 13'0"
Tim's Power Rating: 7.1
The ECHO 13'0" #7/8 fly rod was designed as a light all round rod for medium to larger rivers that don't require casts much over 100 feet. It is a medium stiff medium action rod. It is designed for Steelhead and Atlantic salmon using any of the family of "Spey" casts. It can also be used with a sink tip or a Skagit head or Skagit line to get a fly down to the fish. The rod can handle a wide range of lines but feels good with a "standard" Delta Spey or Windcutter type line that has a head length of about 52 feet and a head weight of about 530 grains. If a Skagit type head is used the rod should be loaded with about 70 grains more than you would use with a "standard" floating line.

Echo Classic Spey 9136
$269.95
Weight : 8/9
Length : 13'6"
Handle : 6
Tim's Power Rating: 8.2
The Echo 13'6" #8/9 fly rod was designed as a workhouse rod that can handle all but the largest rivers and toughest conditions. At 13'6" it can cast far and can manage heavier sink tips as well as the usual "Spey" lines most people use. It is a medium stiff medium action rod. It is designed for Steelhead and Atlantic salmon using any of the family of "Spey" casts. The rod can handle a wide range of lines but feels good with a "standard" Delta Spey or Windcutter type line that has a head length of about 53 feet and a head weight of about 575 grains. If a Skagit type head is used the rod should be loaded with about 90 grains more than you would use with a "standard" floating line.

Echo Classic Spey 9140
$269.95
Weight : 9/10
Length : 14'0"
Handle : 6
Tim's Power Rating: 9.2
The Echo 14'0" #9/10 fly rod was designed to fish large rivers with large flies for large fish! It was designed to take heavier lines and make casting them easy. It has a perfect balance of power and action and can handle all but the largest rivers and toughest conditions. It was designed to throw 15 feet of T-14 sink tip material with ease. It is the rod of choice for winter fish that refuse to rise to a fly. So strap on your articulated heavily weighted flies and see how far you can chuck them with your ECHO 9140. It is a medium stiff medium action rod. It is designed for Steelhead and Atlantic salmon using any of the family of "Spey" casts. The rod can handle a wide range of lines including the "standard" Delta Spey or Windcutter type line that has a head length of about 55 feet and a head weight of about 630 grains. If a Skagit type head is used the rod should be loaded with about 110 grains more than you would use with a "standard" floating line.