Built for the Biggest Fish in European Rivers.
The ECHO King 13'0" #10 Spey Fly Rod is ECHO's premium heavy Spey rod — a rod built without compromise for the anglers who pursue the largest and most powerful fish in European freshwater. At #10 and 13'0", it has the authority to cast the largest tube flies and articulated streamers, the backbone to turn a double-figure huchen in a fast Danube tributary, and the reach to cover the wide, powerful pools where these fish hold. Yet at just 238g, it is remarkably light for a rod of this power class — a testament to ECHO's engineering and a critical advantage when making hundreds of casts across a long day on the river.
The gloss black blank with red wraps, TiCH low-profile stripping guides, and heavy duty cork grips with composite inserts mark it out as a rod built to the highest standard. At €799, the King is one of ECHO's top Spey rods — and for huchen anglers, it is the rod that serious practitioners of the sport keep coming back to.
Rod Specifications
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Length: 13'0" / 396cm
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Line weight: #10
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Weight: approx. 238g
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Pieces: four-piece travel design
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Action: medium fast — smooth, powerful, and forgiving through the cast
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Blank: gloss black with red wraps
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Guides: TiCH low-profile stripping guides — premium, lightweight, and highly durable
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Grips: heavy duty cork with composite inserts for a secure, comfortable hold on powerful fish
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Reel seat: anodised black aluminium
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Tube: fabric-covered rod case with protective sock included
The Huchen Rod of Choice
The huchen — Hucho hucho — is the largest salmonid in European rivers and one of the most demanding fly fishing targets on the continent. Found in the fast, cold, oxygen-rich rivers of the Danube system — the Inn, the Salzach, the Enns, the Isar, the Drau, and the Sava — huchen demand large flies, heavy lines, and a rod with the power to cast them efficiently across a full day of searching water. The ECHO King #10 is the rod that experienced huchen anglers reach for: the #10 line weight handles the large articulated streamers and heavy tube flies that huchen fishing demands, the medium fast action loads smoothly with Skagit heads and heavy sink tips, and the 13'0" length gives you the reach to cover the wide, powerful pools where these fish hold through the winter months.
The TiCH low-profile stripping guides are a particularly important feature for huchen fishing — they handle the heavy running lines and shooting heads used in this style of fishing with minimal friction, maximising distance and reducing wear across thousands of casts through a season.
Baltic Salmon & Large Sea Trout
Beyond huchen, the King #10 is the rod for the largest and most demanding salmon and sea trout fishing in Europe. On the great Norwegian fjord rivers — the Alta, the Gaula, the Namsen — where the biggest Atlantic salmon in the world are caught on fly, the #10 power class gives you the authority to cast the largest flies and handle the most powerful fish. On the Baltic salmon rivers of Sweden and Finland, and the sea trout rivers of Denmark in high autumn water, the King delivers the power and line control that big fish and big water demand.
Pike & Large Freshwater Predators
The King's #10 power class and Skagit-friendly action also make it an outstanding choice for large pike on European rivers and lakes — particularly where long casts with heavy articulated flies are required. For anglers who want a single heavy Spey rod that covers huchen, salmon, and pike with equal authority, the King is the answer.
Four-Piece Travel Design
The King breaks down into four pieces for easy transport — essential for travelling fly fishers heading to the Danube tributaries of Austria and Bavaria, the fjord rivers of Norway, or any European destination where the biggest fish in the river are the target.
Pair it with a Skagit head in the 600–700gr range for maximum power and versatility with heavy flies and fast-sinking tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECHO King 13'0" #10?
The ECHO King 13'0" (396cm) #10 is the most powerful rod in the ECHO King premium heavy Spey range. It is a medium fast action full Spey rod weighing approximately 238g, designed for huchen, the largest Atlantic salmon, and large pike on European rivers. It is the definitive choice when maximum power is the priority.
How does the #10 compare to the #9 in the King range?
The #9 is the more versatile rod — slightly lighter in feel and better suited to a wider range of conditions and species. The #10 is the maximum power option, built specifically for the heaviest huchen flies and the most demanding high-water conditions on the largest Danube tributaries and Norwegian fjord rivers. Choose the #9 for versatility; choose the #10 when maximum power and the heaviest flies are the priority.
Is the ECHO King #10 the best rod for huchen fishing?
The ECHO King #10 is widely regarded as one of the finest huchen rods available. The #10 line weight handles the largest articulated streamers and heavy tube flies that huchen fishing demands, the TiCH guides minimise friction with heavy running lines and shooting heads, and the 13'0" length covers the wide, powerful pools of the Inn, Salzach, Enns, Isar, Drau, and Sava where huchen hold through the winter months.
Is the ECHO King #10 suitable for Norwegian salmon fishing?
Yes — the King #10 is an excellent choice for Norwegian salmon fishing on the great fjord rivers. The #10 power class and 13'0" length deliver the distance and authority needed on the widest and most powerful pools of rivers such as the Alta, Gaula, and Namsen, and the medium fast action handles the heaviest Skagit heads and largest tube flies that the biggest Norwegian salmon demand.
Is the ECHO King 13'0" #10 available with worldwide shipping?
Yes — the ECHO King 13'0" #10 is available from Balticflyfisher with worldwide shipping. Balticflyfisher is your specialist source for European predator and salmon fly fishing tackle.
