Where the Prime Steps Into Big Game Territory.
The ECHO Prime 8'10" #10 Fly Rod is the rod where the Prime range steps decisively into big game saltwater fly fishing. At just 130g, it is extraordinarily light for a dedicated #10 saltwater rod — yet the #10 line weight puts light tarpon, large permit, big redfish, and offshore species firmly within reach. This is the rod for the saltwater fly fisher who is ready to pursue the most exciting and demanding species that inshore and nearshore fly fishing can offer, in a premium package that performs at the highest level.
At €699, it is a premium big game saltwater rod built for the angler who demands the best.
Rod Specifications
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Length: 8'10" / 247cm
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Line Weight: #10
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Weight: Approx. 130g
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Use: Light tarpon, large permit, big redfish, offshore species, GT in shallower water, and demanding inshore saltwater fly fishing
Light Tarpon — One of Fly Fishing’s Greatest Prizes
Tarpon on the fly is one of the most thrilling experiences in all of fly fishing — and the Prime #10 is the rod for light tarpon in the 10 to 40kg range. The #10 line weight delivers large tarpon flies with the authority and accuracy that tarpon fishing demands, and the premium Prime action has the backbone to set the hook through a tarpon's bony mouth and the power to fight a large, acrobatic fish through multiple jumps and long runs. On the tarpon flats of the Florida Keys, the Caribbean, and the West African coast, the Prime #10 is the rod that serious tarpon fly fishers choose for the lighter end of the tarpon size range.
Large Permit & Big Redfish
For large permit — the most demanding target in flats fly fishing — the #10 line weight gives you the authority to deliver heavy crab patterns quickly and accurately to sighted fish, and the power to turn a large permit before it reaches the safety of deep water. For big redfish on the flats of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of the Americas, the Prime #10 handles the larger flies and stronger fish that big redfish demand with equal confidence.
Offshore & Nearshore Species
Beyond the flats, the Prime #10 is a capable and versatile rod for nearshore and offshore saltwater fly fishing. For dorado, wahoo, and the full range of pelagic species that come within range of the fly fisher on offshore grounds, the #10 line weight gives you the power to cast large offshore flies and handle fast, powerful fish in open water. On the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe, the #10 opens up the larger pelagic species — bluefin tuna in shallower water, large amberjack, and the full range of offshore targets that make saltwater fly fishing so endlessly exciting.
Giant Trevally in Shallower Water
For giant trevally — one of the most powerful and aggressive species in saltwater fly fishing — the Prime #10 is the rod for GT in shallower water and on the edges of the flats, where the fish are accessible to a #10 outfit. The premium Prime action has the raw power to stop a GT before it reaches the reef, and the 8'10" length delivers large GT flies with the speed and accuracy that sight fishing for this species demands.
The ECHO Prime Range
The Prime is ECHO's premium dedicated saltwater rod range, available from #8 through to #12. The #10 is the big game rod of the range — the step up from the all-round #9 into the most exciting and demanding species that saltwater fly fishing can offer. Above the #10, the range continues with the #11 and #12 for the largest and most powerful offshore species.
If you've been asking "what's the best premium #10 fly rod for light tarpon and permit?" or "which saltwater fly rod is best for big game inshore and offshore fishing?" — the ECHO Prime 8'10" #10 is the answer.
Available exclusively at Balticflyfisher — your specialist source for premium big game saltwater fly fishing tackle.
