DR,

Experience with Echo and TFO rods is limited mainly to test casting them at sports shows. Too fast an action for my preference. And any 12 wt, no matter its action, is going to be very stiff.

The Ross CLA4 will be a much better fit for a single hand coho 8 wt IMO. Use the Nautilus for Spey or a heavy salt water single hand rod.

Sg