Echo rods

[Santo180]

Anybody have any input on the Echo Carbon?  I've used the Solo which is their base model and was wondering if the extra $70 was worth the upgrade.  I'm a beginner and I like echo for the cost as well as their return/repair policy.  Any input on fly rods in the 100-170 price range would be helpful.  I'm probably going to go with a 6wt to be used mostely for bass as well as stream trout.

[rgfixit]

Temple Fork Outfitters!

Buy the best you can afford. You will not be disappointed.

Are you a beginner?

RG

[Santo180]

Yeah I'm a beginner.  Last year was my first season flycasting.

[rgfixit]

Look at one of the slower casting 4 or 5wt rods in 8 - 8'6". The high modulus rods are a pretty fast tip and may give an inexperienced caster trouble. We all have to learn the subtleties of fly casting. Buy good line! I highly recommend Cortland 444 lines. Great value!

No need to go too crazy on a reel either. The Okuma SLV is another good bang for the buck.

RG