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ECHO River Glass Fiberglass Fly Rod (6'9", 3WT)
4.8 (38 Amazon ratings)
A fiberglass fly rod with a smooth, forgiving glass feel and a gorgeous Seductive Caramel finish. A genuine pleasure on small-stream trout.
$324.99
Pros & Cons
- Smooth fiberglass action with classic 'feel'
- Forgiving load protects light tippets
- Beautiful Seductive Caramel finish
- 3-piece travel design with rod tube
- Glass is slower than fast graphite rods
- Premium price for a niche rod
Key Specs
- Type
- Fly Rod
- Length
- 6'9"
- Line Weight
- 3-Weight
- Action
- Fast
- Pieces
- 3-Piece
- Material
- Fiberglass
- Handle
- Cork
At a Glance
Estimated from published specs and Amazon buyer ratings. Not based on hands-on testing.
Feel & Feedback
4.9/5
Accuracy
4.6/5
Tippet Protection
4.9/5
Build Quality
4.8/5
Value
4.5/5
Overall Rating4.8/ 5
Why It Stands Out
The River Glass is fiberglass done right: a deep-loading glass blank that turns small-stream trout fishing into pure fun. The forgiving action cushions hooksets to protect the finest tippets, and the Seductive Caramel finish makes it as beautiful as it is enjoyable to cast. For anglers who want classic glass feel in a short, accurate 3-piece travel rod, it's a treat, and it's backed by ECHO's lifetime warranty.
Forgiving glass feel
Protects fine tippets
3-piece + tube
Lifetime warranty
Best For
Small StreamsTrout & PanfishDry FliesShort CastsTravelGlass Lovers
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Glass loads deeply, which gives a forgiving feel and soaks up shock to protect light tippets. That's exactly what you want on small-stream trout.