ECHO Carbon-XL Fly Rod 9'0" #4 The Carbon XL features a moderate action that excels at everything from dry fly fishing to nymphing and even light streamers without ever feeling heavy or sluggish. The Carbon XL series looks and feels like a rod that should be selling for twice its price! All there is to it! If you need a modest price rod to get any freshwater job done, the Carbon XL was made just for that purpose. Made out of Anodized Aluminum and equipped with a Carbon Insert, the reel seat on the Carbon XL is hassle-free and ready for years of use. Built with a single-uplocking construction, this reel seat also locks your reel in all day long. The Carbon XL comes with a rod sock and rod tube to ensure that your rod is always safe no matter where you’re headed. The Carbon XL is designed for anglers of all skill levels who need a well-rounded rod for a variety of fishing applications.