All the fun of glass but crisp enough for modern lines and casting styles

You can’t spell fiberglass without fun. Designed as a bridge between todays faster action rods and the full-flex rods of yesteryear, the FGS rods are progressive enough to handle Skagit heads while still allowing an angler to throw a scandi head.

Fly fishing wasn’t always as rock ‘n roll as it is now. There was a time when it was an easier, quieter sport, a place for positive reflection, a peaceful pursuit of tranquility. They both have their place in our little world of fun–you can still bang out eight inch streamers for browns with a stiff rod and an aggressively tapered line, all while listening to Anthrax. But sometimes it’s just as fun to slow down, relax, and maybe sip some scotch while waiting for your rod to load and swinging an easy riffle.

Anglers all over have been asking us to bring back those slower, smoother tokens of the past, the Echo Fiberglass Spey rods. Tim took his time with the designs on the new versions, appropriately, and gave us a rod that effectively couples the benefits of glass with modern casting techniques and lines. And while the rods are a little more Tom Waits than Louis Armstrong now, they are 100% fun.

Tim used S2 glass and increased blank diameters with thinner walls to improve rod recovery and lower the blank weight. This provides increased performance without sacrificing the “fun” of glass, and allows anglers to more effectively fish short spey heads. By using rod lengths on the shorter end of the two-hand rod spectrum, the new Echo Fiberglass Spey rods feel crisper and generate more line speed without sacrificing the “why is my handle flexing?” feel of traditional glass spey rods. Additionally, S2 glass fibers have increased elongation compared to graphite, which allows the angler to maintain maximum pressure on fish without worrying about pulling the hooks or snapping tippet.
 

• Blank: Glass Green
• Action: Medium Fast Glass
• Tube: Fiberglass Tube
• Guides: Hard chrome single foot guides
• Grips: Features two grip styles
• Reel Seat: Black anodized reel seat

Model	Length	Line Wt	Skagit	Scandi	Wt (oz)	Pieces	Action
ECHOFGS3108	10" 8'	3	270gr	250gr	6.45	4	Med-Fast Glass
ECHOFGS61110	11' 10'	6	425gr	400gr	9.04	4	Med-Fast Glass
ECHOFGS7120	12'	7	500gr	470gr	9.71	4	Med-Fast Glass

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.