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ccc · 2009-08-21 09:14:51

Near the end of July the tip section of my Echo SR 71010 broke. I never saw it happen...just one of those things that can and often does happen at a boat launch. mad

I sent the rod and tube +$35 and three weeks later I was expecting to receive a new tip. Instead I was shipped a brand new rod. Sweet considering the previous rod had only been fished about half dozen times.

Nothing but good things to say about Echo rods and the fast warranty service. I wont hesitate to buy another as a result. thumbsup

LATHAM · 2009-08-24 16:05:41

Glad to here your misfortune was replaced with an entire new outfit thumbsup ......I too just received an entire new 5 peice 7wt from Reddington, and all I sent them was a broken tip... lol

The question is, what to do with the other peices/blanks fromt the original rod???... confused

(I'm not sure wich one to laugh at more, the flourescent palm tree or the drunk, beer drinking happy face)... lol

Latham

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ccc · 2009-08-24 19:54:44

LATHAM wrote:
The question is, what to do with the other peices/blanks fromt the original rod???...

Some horrible people out there might actually try to send in the extra parts claiming to have lost the tip hoping for a replacement or worse have a friend send it in... paranoid

DuffinBoy · 2009-08-24 22:00:23

First you would need a friend.......

Oh...Snap lol

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blairwill · 2009-08-24 22:20:59

That's harsh.

Spazmogen · 2009-08-25 06:07:50

CCC:
thanks for the info. I am seriously considering a Dec Hogan 14'6" 7wt for my next spey rod in the spring of 2010.

Its great to hear about the company being great to deal with.

LATHAM · 2009-08-25 12:00:50

Trip C's

I've done worse evil

We'll chat ninja

Be home in a few days....Lets do drinks.... unibrow

Lay-them (<in latin)

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cbinwindsor · 2009-08-25 15:18:40

Now this may be just me becoming a cynical bastard which happens more often it seems but I do know that there are no free lunches, and one must wonder.......If they can afford to sent you a whole new rod, how much do they cost to make in the first place? Would you still be happy with the service if you knew that the rod cost $50 to make? Granted I'm pulling that number out of the air. But lets face it, we jusdge good value based on the cost of compareable products. Not the cost of manufacture vs. the MSRP.

If you were offered a deal to pay MSRP with the option of a new rod for $35 or offered the same rod at half price with a one year warranty what would you do?

The other reason I say this is that I know a rod builder who can make a top of the line rod for about $300. I'm talking about something that could go toe to toe with the top shelf rods from Sage, Scott, Orvis, whoever....

Cynical......I know.

CB
(Cynical Bastard)

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DuffinBoy · 2009-08-25 15:36:46

If you were offered a deal to pay MSRP with the option of a new rod for $35 or offered the same rod at half price with a one year warranty what would you do?

Exactly what I did........buy Albright - (limited warranty).
(Although you usually get what you pay for) cool

ccc · 2009-08-25 20:40:19

LATHAM wrote:
Trip C's

I've done worse

We'll chat

Be home in a few days....Lets do drinks....

Lay-them (<in latin)

Roger, Roger

nick0danger · 2010-01-31 10:10:46

You could buy the extra tip, im pretty sure redingotn offers that.

Dude123 · 2010-01-31 10:20:36

Gonna continue to bring this thread back with a question for CCC. I almost bought one of these rods, and am still thinking about it. How do/did you like the rod? Hows the bottom grip feel?

CB, willing to share which blank he was using? :P

ccc · 2010-01-31 11:21:41

Dude123 wrote:
Gonna continue to bring this thread back with a question for CCC. I almost bought one of these rods, and am still thinking about it. How do/did you like the rod? Hows the bottom grip feel?

I still believe Echo's are probably one of the best values out there. Since posting this thread, I have tried/acquired a few different switch speys (Beulah, Loomis, Sage, Orvis, ACR) for comparison and the Echo still stands up nicely.
Re: the composite feel of the lower grip (I am assuming that is what you are refering to) I like it. Lot's of other rod makers are beginning to add rubberized cork either for cosmetics or function.
The only thing that I have noticed is that the more use rubberized cork gets it develops a sheen when dry. Once they are a little wet the rubberized cork really shines and provides a better grip than worn in cork alone. IMO

My Pictures

The top rod is an (ACR 12' 4wt) Anderson Custom"trout" series spey that also utilizes the rubberized cork grip. You can see the sheen that is on the lower grip from use. Some have suggested a little touch up between seasons with sand paper will remove any slick feel. To date it hasn't bothered me and I actually like the molded worked in feel over the new feel. Personal preference. The Echo is the bottom rod and is my replacement rod so it has seen limited use so far. The rubberized cork still feels brand new. It will get a workout soon as my goto spring steehead/bass rod.

If you are in the market for a reasonably priced switch rod, another one worth checking out is the Scott A3. I believe they are the same price as the Echo and made in the USA (if that matters)

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Dude123 · #14

awesome, thanks man. I've looked at three if I purchase, this echo, a beulah 6/7 or a deer creek 7. I've thought about building one, but don't have a lathe to do a handle and I'm not sure if I like the ones on the market, though the beulah blank or a batson blank would help in the price point.

ah well tongue

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Can't say enough good things about Echo Rods

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