Echo OverCast Fly Rod

Echo OverCast Fly Rod

Built to drive tight loops and maximize line speed in real saltwater conditions, the ECHO OverCast was created after Flip Pallot posed a simple challenge: “Who wouldn’t want more line speed?” Designed alongside master rod builder Tim Rajeff, the OverCast is purpose-built for the everyday realities of saltwater fly fishing—wind, long shots, quick presentations, pinpoint accuracy, and heavier flies.

After extensive testing in Florida’s toughest environments, ECHO landed on a key performance advantage: a precisely engineered longer lever. The result is a 9’3” saltwater fly rod that delivers extra power and line speed without sacrificing control, tracking, or feel. It’s a rod made for anglers who want to pick up line fast, punch casts into a breeze, and still land a fly softly when the shot matters most.

Built for Distance, Wind, and Heavy Flies

The OverCast series spans 6–10 weight fly rods, covering everything from flats species to nearshore predators. Whether you’re throwing bigger crab patterns, bulky baitfish flies, or dealing with constant crosswinds, this rod is tuned to help you carry more line, generate higher line speed, and hit targets with less effort.

Key Features & Performance Details

• Optimized 9’3” length for increased leverage, line speed, and control
• 6–10 wt range designed for demanding saltwater applications
• Matte black blank with red wraps for a clean, purpose-driven look
• Ceracoil stripper guides with SIC inserts for durability and reduced friction
• TICN-coated snake guides to help improve line speed and smooth shooting
• Modified full wells grip (Flip Pallot design) with exposed upper reel seat
• Custom reel seat with visual reel-foot cues and an integrated hook keeper
• Line-weight “Quick ID” wraps for instant rod weight recognition from any angle
• ECHO Rod Roll case: impact-resistant roll case that carries up to 3 rods and meets carry-on requirements

“Quick ID” Wraps: Grab the Right Rod, Instantly

Those wraps forward of the logo aren’t random—they’re the OverCast’s at-a-glance line-weight identification system. Inspired by old-school line marking, the wraps use:

• One thick wrap = “5”
• Thin wraps = “1”

So a 9-weight shows one thick wrap + four thin wraps (5 + 4 = 9). When someone calls out “Grab the 9 weight!” you don’t have to rotate rods and hunt for printed markings—you can identify it immediately from any angle, even on a crowded flats skiff.

Hidden Hook Keepers: A Smart, Clean Solution

You’ll also notice elongated dash marks on either side of the reel seat. Those are subtle pointers to the hook keepers hidden in the top of the reel seat, similar to ECHO’s 84B design—keeping the profile clean and functional while still giving you a quick place to secure your fly.

Flip Pallot’s Legacy, Fully Realized

The OverCast represents over a year of development and testing, much of it in Florida’s harsh saltwater environments. Although Flip passed before final production, his vision, creativity, and insistence on performance-over-compromise live on in every OverCast rod—making this series both a high-end saltwater tool and a lasting tribute to one of the most influential voices in saltwater fly fishing.