Custom Tuned Fly Rods - Epic Studio Built™

Epic® 370 Studio Built Fly Rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  Small creeks, small trout, big performance - the Epic 370. The 3 weight you don't have to babysit. Our Epic 370 is a subtle, lightweight yet very strong fly rod perfect for small trout, Cutties and Brook trout. Exquisitely handcrafted to order. Our 370 is a small, lightweight precision fly rod that boasts the same precise response, strength and quality that Epic rods are famous for.   Built using FastGlass® II - this is the 3 wt that really is one tough customer. Far stronger and robust than any Carbon Fibre (graphite) fly rod, the 370 allows you to fish very fine tippets and leaders yet have confidence in a rod that is tough and extremely robust. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Recommended Line Weight: AFTMA #3 Length: 7'Pieces: 4Colour: Olive Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #3Length: 7'Pieces: 4 Total length: 2,265mmELN: 3Optimal Grain Window: 94 - 106 GrainsEffective Line Range: AFTMA 3Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  slowTaper: Medium slowBlank Weight: 44gButt Diameter: 9.20mm   These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful.  Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere. Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike. Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids. Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load.

Epic Studio 476 - 4wt fiberglass fly rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  Looking for a shorter fly rod to fish in tightly confined creeks but still want the backbone and pulling power of a larger rod? The 476 is the real deal. The 476 is a fast, lively, and extremely accurate fly rod perfect for small stream and spring creek fishing. Exquisitely handcrafted to order. The 476 is a real pocket rocket. Our most fun casting rod (can we say that?), the 476 boxes well above its weight, easily horsing out fish in the 2 - 3 kg range (that's 3 to 6 lbs) Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended Line Weight: AFTMA #4  Length: 7'6"Pieces: 4 Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #4 Length: 7'6" Pieces: 4  Total length: 2,265mm ERN: (Unwrapped): 3.96 ELN: 4 Optimal Grain Window: 120 - 135 Grains Effective Line Range: AFTMA 4 / 5 Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  Taper: Medium / Fast  These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. FastGlass II™All Epic "Glass" rods are produced from industry-leading 8 micron Unidirectional S-2 Glass. This next-generation fiber is specifically engineered for fly rod production and features 8-micron fibers developed and produced in the USA. These fibres are almost half the diameter of other unidirectional materials, resulting in tighter, more precise and stronger fly rods.  SnakeBelly™SnakeBelly™ delivers the toughest exterior finish possible. After production, blanks are first painted and then clear coated. This two-step process produces blanks that are incredibly scratch resistant and durable. SureFit Ferule™Break a tip? we've got you covered  This ferule system is so precise that breakages can be addressed by simply sending out the replacement part. Gone are the days of having to return a broken section. Handcrafted one at a time - especially for youChoose the options you'd like on your Epic fly rod and we'll build it for you with tender loving care right here in our Wanaka Studio. Each Studio built fly rod is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish and each is identified by a unique laser engraved winding check registered against your name in our owners' database. Make it personalAdd your name or inscription and we'll hand paint it on your fly rod.  WorkmanshipThe level of craftsmanship on each Epic fly rod is unrivalled. You will not see a better-built fly rod anywhere, better components, better workmanship, better attention to detail. Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load.

Studio Built 4 weight Packlight - the super versatile 5 piece glass travel rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  Head for the hills, answer the call and pack in your favourite adventure stick. We've taken our amazing 476 and reconfigured it as a 5 piece travel rod, now small and compact enough to easily slip down the side of a backpack or rucksack. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. Incredibly light. An astounding 72 grams (2.54 ounces) Incredibly convenient. Only 495 mm long (19.5 inches) Incredibly tough. Made from fully unidirectional S2 FastGlass The Epic™ 476 Packlight is crafted from Unidirectional S2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass. The 476 Packlight is a powerful and extremely accurate fly rod.  Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #4 Length: 7'6" Pieces: 5  Total length: 2,265mm ERN: (Unwrapped): 3.96 ELN:4Optimal Grain Window: 120 - 135 Grains Effective Line Range: AFTMA 4 / 5 Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  Taper: Fast Rod Weight: 72g (2.54 ounces) These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. FastGlass II™All Epic "Glass" rods are produced from industry-leading 8 micron Unidirectional S-2 Glass. This next-generation fiber is specifically engineered for fly rod production and features 8 micron fibers developed and produced in the USA. These fibres are almost half the diameter of other unidirectional materials, resulting in tighter, more precise and stronger fly rods.  SnakeBelly™SnakeBelly™ delivers the toughest exterior finish possible. After production, blanks are first painted and then clear coated. This two-step process produces blanks that are incredibly scratch resistant and durable. SureFit Ferule™Break a tip? we've got you covered  This ferule system is so precise that breakages can be addressed by simply sending out the replacement part. Gone are the days of having to return a broken section. Handcrafted one at a time - especially for youChoose the options you'd like on your Epic fly rod and we'll build it for you with tender loving care right here in our Wanaka Studio. Each Studio built fly rod is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish and each is identified by a unique laser engraved winding check registered against your name in our owners' database. Make it personalAdd your name or inscription and we'll hand paint it on your fly rod.  WorkmanshipThe level of craftsmanship on each Epic fly rod is unrivalled. You will not see a better-built fly rod anywhere, better components, better workmanship, better attention to detail. Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load. Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around two weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

The Epic 5wt Studio Built 580 FastGlass Fly Rod Smoother than Barry White. Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  The 580 is super versatile and super smooth. Our personal favourite, the 580 presents with grace but has the strength and lifting power of a big five.   The Epic 580 is an extremely smooth and versatile fly rod and the perfect choice for dry fly fishing. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. Our Epic™ 580 is crafted from Unidirectional S2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass.   Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5  Length: 8'Pieces: 4Weight: 115 grams (4 ounces) Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5Length: 8' Pieces: 4   Weight: 115 grams (4 ounces)Total length: 2,438mm ERN: (Unwrapped): 4.8ELN: 5Optimal Grain Window: 130 - 155 Grains Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  Taper: Fast Rod Weight: 112g Butt Diameter: 10.28mm Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. FastGlass II™All Epic "Glass" rods are produced from industry-leading 8 micron Unidirectional S-2 Glass. This next-generation fiber is specifically engineered for fly rod production and features 8 micron fibers developed and produced in the USA. These fibres are almost half the diameter of other unidirectional materials, resulting in tighter, more precise and stronger fly rods.  SnakeBelly™SnakeBelly™ delivers the toughest exterior finish possible. After production, blanks are first painted and then clear coated. This two-step process produces blanks that are incredibly scratch resistant and durable. SureFit Ferule™Break a tip? we've got you covered  This ferule system is so precise that breakages can be addressed by simply sending out the replacement part. Gone are the days of having to return a broken section. Handcrafted one at a time - especially for youChoose the options you'd like on your Epic fly rod and we'll build it for you with tender loving care right here in our Wanaka Studio. Each Studio built fly rod is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish and each is identified by a unique laser engraved winding check registered against your name in our owners' database. Make it personalAdd your name or inscription and we'll hand paint it on your fly rod.  WorkmanshipThe level or craftsmanship on each Epic fly rod is unrivalled. You will not see a better-built fly rod anywhere, better components, better workmanship, better attention to detail. Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load. Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around two weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop.

The Epic Studio Built 686, often imitated, never beaten Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. Regarded by industry pro's and glass aficionados worldwide as the best glass 6wt made, the Epic 686 presents beautifully but packs plenty of attitude. Perfect for tossing big flies, swinging streamers and light saltwater work. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. The ultimate 6wt fiberglass fly rod. The Epic 686 has gained cult status and we've seen many imitators try to replicate the magic of this fly rod. There is only one - and this is it! Our Epic™ 686 is crafted from 8 micron FastGlass II. A unidirectional S-2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass. The 686 is as strong as an ox, super smooth and extremely versatile. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #6Length: 8'6"Pieces: 4 Total length: 2,580mmERN: (Unwrapped): 6.4ELN: 6Optimal Grain Window: 140 - 175 GrainsEffective Line Range: AFTMA 5 / 6 / 7Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium FastTaper: FastAA: (Action Angle): 68° (Fast)Blank Weight: 63g These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod is as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. "I really believe the EPIC 686 is by far the most popular GLASS streamer rod on the market. More often than not, I get requests for the 686 and most of the time in Salsa. Carl has created a wonderful, and powerful taper and folks love them!"  - Shane Gray Graywolf Rods. "I will only touch on this for a second because everyone keeps hearing how phenomenal the 686 is. This is a phenomenal blank. The beauty is in the fact that the rod can lay out ten feet of line with the delicacy of a full flex cane, but when called upon fire 95' of line into a stiff breeze. It does all of this with a great deal of feel and composure that most rods will never achieve. It is quite possibly one of the best 6wts on the mark glass, graph, or grass."- Zeb Tonkavich Snowman Custom Rod Works"the Epic 686 is (f#$%'ing) magic in my hands. This fly rod is responsive, quick to load, and a powerhouse that lays out very long accurate casts with relative ease."- Cameron Mortenson The Fiberglass Manifesto FastGlass II™All Epic "Glass" rods are produced from industry-leading 8 micron Unidirectional S-2 Glass. This next-generation fiber is specifically engineered for fly rod production and features 8 micron fibers developed and produced in the USA. These fibres are almost half the diameter of other unidirectional materials, resulting in tighter, more precise and stronger fly rods.  Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Meet the very lucky Epic 888 FastGlass™ fly rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  Our mighty 888 was designed specifically for chasing Bonefish but is just at home wrangling large freshwater species like Carp, Pike and monster Muskie too. Given there’s not a flat where the wind doesn’t blow we’ve given the 888 an extra powerful butt section, strong tip and fast recovery rate to help punch a line out into those skinny water breezes. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. The easy casting soul and incredible strength of S2 FastGlass™ Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended AFFTA line weight: #8 Length: 8' 8"Pieces: 4 Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended grain window at 30ft: 202 - 218 GRAINS. 13 - 14 GRAMSRecommended AFFTA line weight: #8Length: 8' 8"Pieces: 4Action: Progressive / FastTaper: Fast Butt Diameter: 12.26mmTip Diameter: 2.12mmRod Weight: 150 grams These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod is as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. S2 FastGlass™ - not your papa’s fiberglass fly rodEpic™ blanks are made to exacting standards using a proprietary Unidirectional S2-glass composite. Unlike other fiberglass fly rods, this material features a fully unidirectional fibre layup which aligns fibres longitudinally along the blank where they are most needed. This recipe rolled to our Epic tapers combine silky smooth loading with trophy pulling power that we call FastGlass™. The result is an incredibly strong, light and powerful tube with a crisp, precise response.

Trouble, meet El Bandido, the Epic 10wt fiberglass fly rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  One tough customer. At 8' for a 10# the Epic Bandit is the perfect weapon for wrangling tough species like Pike, Bass, Snook, Baby Tarpon and Musky. Titanium stripper guides and alloy reel seats mean the Bandit is a saltwater beast. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. The Bandit is an amazing casting machine and about as much fun as you can have with your pants on.  A specialist tactical fly rod, the Bandit makes short work of large species in confined situations and is great for Kayak fishing. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: #10 Length: 8'Pieces: 4 Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #10Length: 8'Pieces: 4Effective Line Range:  AFTMA   8 / 9 / 10Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium FastTaper: FastAA: (Action Angle): 65° Blank Weight: 82gm - 2.9oz  These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod is as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. Built Epic ToughEpic glass rods are incredibly tough. Our S2 FastGlass II has a far higher strength-to-weight ratio than Carbon fibre (graphite) rods. Epic FastGlass rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the equivalent Carbon fibre or even regular S2 glass, tip sections are stronger and far less susceptible to breakages due to high-sticking and problematic rod angles when pulling against load.

The Mighty Boca Grande 12wt FastGlass Fly Rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. A Heavyweight without the heavy weight.Classy, glassy and an absolute powerhouse. The mighty Boca Grande is an incredibly tough and resilient 12 weight fly rod. Premium quality all the way with 3 Titanium stripping guides. Finished in 'seafoam aqua' this fly rod is absolutely stunning from top to toe and a real joy to cast. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. Let's be frank here. 12 weight graphite rods tend to be as stiff as broomsticks, far from enjoyable to cast and get one under serious load and they're prone to exploding. (Carbon fibre experiences what is technically termed "Catastrophic failure" - Glass Fibre does not) We wanted to build an extremely tough 12 weight fly rod that was enjoyable & fun to cast and could easily pull about 24lbs / 11 kg. The Blank.The Boca blank is a marvel of composites engineering. Our prime design consideration was to keep weight down while delivering fast recovery speed. Fully unidirectional S2 FastGlass delivers super strength and resilience without the weight. The Shiny Bits. The components on the rod had to be the best we could source so we went for 3 premium Titanium stripping guides fitted with Japanese SiC inserts. We fit the rest of the blank out in Snake Brand dark nickel snakes - these are the most salt-resistant guides we could find (Salt fog tests by Snake Brand prove it) Ferrule System. Each ferrule is internally reinforced with a small additional flag of glass fibre material, each ferrule is then over wrapped with a magnum length Japanese silk wrap and then finished with three coats of premium epoxy finish. Reel Seat. Our famous Epic alloy reel seat is a one-piece CNC machined work of art. This reel seat will outlast you, your boat and your guide. Your kids will be fishing with this fly rod. Grip.The Boca is fitted with our wickedly comfortable modified Full Wells grip - this thing is so comfortable you'll want to sleep in it. And like everything we do, it has substance to it - this grip is not one of those arty fart hipster slim grips that look good but kill your hand. This is something to really get your mitts around! The Finish.Each Boca is painted in luscious Aqua using a two-pot marine grade paint system. And the final step? - we polish each rod AND rod tube with Mothers California Gold®  Brazilian Carnauba Wax. No kidding. This is the most beautiful, most functional fly rod you will ever own. Each handcrafted Boca Grande Fly rod features: Unique fully unidirectional S2 Glass Fibre blank (FastGlass) Internally reinforced ferrule system 3 x Titanium stripper guides with Japanese SiC inserts - Rustproof Rustproof Snake Brand dark nickel Universal guides, USA Our world-famous fiberglass rod tube Hand sewn rod sock Finest quality Portuguese cork grip, our wickedly good Full Wells / Ritz design Large cork fighting butt (no cheap closed cell foam to be found in our workshop) Epic reel seat in Black or Titanium finish Recommended line weight: #12 Length: 8'6"Pieces: 4Weight: 156 gm - 5.5oz  Recommended line weight: #12Length: 8' 6"Pieces: 4Action: Progressive / MediumTaper: FastWeight: 156 gm - 5.5oz  It's stunning, it casts like a 10wt and it's as tough as hell. Each handcrafted Boca Grande Fly rod features: Unique fully unidirectional S2 Glass Fibre blank (FastGlass) Internally reinforced ferrule system 3 x Titanium stripper guides with Japanese SiC inserts - Rustproof Rustproof Snake Brand dark nickel Universal guides, USA Our world-famous fiberglass rod tube Hand sewn rod sock Finest quality Portuguese cork grip, our wickedly good Full Wells / Ritz design Large cork fighting butt (no cheap closed-cell foam to be found in our workshop) Epic reel seat in Black finish Recommended line weight: #12 Length: 8'6"Pieces: 4Weight: 156 gm - 5.5oz  Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

The Studio Built 480G 4wt fly rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance.  Light, tight and super stealthy. You'll be amazed at how light and accurate this fly rod is, helping you form some of the smoothest loops you've ever experienced. The Epic® 480G is a 4 weight custom-tuned, light, and highly responsive fly rod designed for technical dry fly, emerger and nymph fishing for smaller trout, natives and Brookies. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. GrapheneSuper stealthy in our non-reflective satin SnakeBelly™ finish, the 480G utilises industry-leading Graphene nano resins to help create a lighter, stronger more responsive fly rod. Experience the Epic® difference Industry leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to you door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Our SnakeBelly™ Satin finish is scratch and chip resistant making for an extremely tough and durable fly rod that is less prone to stress fractures caused by collisions with weighted flies. Finished in smoke grey translucent wraps with contrasting red trims. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #4 Length: 8'Pieces: 4  Section & Tube  length: 640mm (25 inches)ERN: (Unwrapped): 4.5ELN:4Optimal Grain Window: 114 - 126 Grains Effective Line Range: AFTMA 4Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  Taper: Fast Rod Weight: 76g (2.6 ounces) These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautifully. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. Delivered direct to your doorWe've cut out the middle man meaning you get more fly rod for you money Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Studio Built 5 wt Packlight backpacking fly rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. If James Bond had a fly rod this would be it. Super stealthy in our non-reflective satin SnakeBelly™ finish, the 586G Packlight breaks down into 6 short & very clever sections. You won't know this is a multi-piece rod until you hide it away. It utilises industry-leading Graphene nano resins to help create a lighter, stronger more responsive fly rod. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered direct to your door. Breaking down into 6 pieces and small and compact enough to easily slip down the side of a backpack or rucksack. GrapheneSuper stealthy in our non-reflective satin SnakeBelly™ finish, the 586G utilises industry-leading Graphene nano resins to help create a lighter, stronger more responsive fly rod. The performance advantage of Graphene nano resin. Lighter, tougher, more responsive. Incredibly light. An astounding 88 grams (3.1 ounces) Incredibly convenient. Only 500mm long (19 inches) Experience the Epic® difference Industry leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to you door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Our SnakeBelly™ Satin finish is scratch and chip resistant making for an extremely tough and durable fly rod that is less prone to stress fractures caused by collisions with weighted flies. Finished in smoke grey translucent wraps with contrasting red trims. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5 Length: 8'6" Pieces: 6  Section & Tube  length: 460mm (18 inches)ERN: (Unwrapped): 5.5ELN:5Optimal Grain Window: 130 - 146 Grains Effective Line Range: AFTMA 5 Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium  Taper: Fast Rod Weight: 88g (3.1 ounces) These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. Delivered direct to your doorWe've cut out the middle man meaning you get more fly rod for your money Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

High-Performance Fly. The Ultimate 5 weight Fly Rod. Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. Your unfair advantage. The Epic® 590G is a 5 weight custom-tuned, light, and highly responsive fly rod designed for technical dry fly, emerger and nymph fishing for trout of all sizes. Dry Fly presentations pinpoint casts and Lazer loops the 590G is the perfect 5wt technical casting rod. Surprisingly light, tight and super stealthy in our low sheen matt finish, they won't see you coming. You'll be amazed at how light and accurate this fly rod is, helping you form some of the smoothest loops you've ever experienced. The Epic® 590G is a light and highly responsive fly rod designed specifically for precise dry fly and nymph presentations. Exquisitely presented and built to last using our flawless FLOR grade cork grips, a rust-proof Fuji titanium 'Tangle Free' stripping guide, industry-leading smooth casting blank and the worlds most beautiful and functional patented Epic® Tri reel seat. All topped off with translucent smoke grey wraps and subtle red accents. Super stealthy in our non-reflective satin SnakeBelly™ finish, the 590G utilises industry-leading Graphene nano resins to help create a lighter, stronger more responsive carbon fiber (graphite) fly rod. Exquisitely handcrafted to order and delivered directly to your door. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Fuji titanium "tangle-free" stripping guide SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip-resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5 Length: 9'Pieces: 4Weight: 90g / 3.1oz Premium Fuji Torzite® Tangle Free Titanium Guides - Corrosion proof SureFit™ ferrule system - immediate section replacement Flor Grade Premium Cork grip The smooth operator.Incredibly smooth loading and unloading the 590G will help shape some of the nicest loops you've ever cast. Studio Built. Handcrafted, One at a Time.Each Epic Custom is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish here in our studio workshop - no detail is overlooked. When purchasing one of our carbon fibre rods you can be confident that you are investing in premium engineering, componentry and craftsmanship. The Epic Action.Epic G series would best be described as Medium Fast in action. Epic G series are light without sacrificing strength. ToughOur use of 100% non-woven fibre and Silica nano matrix technology makes for a very tough, lightweight and extremely responsive blank. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Taper: Medium / FastAction: Medium Fast  / Mid FlexLockup point: Top thirdResonant Frequency: 3.3 HzMaterial: 57msi Carbon BlendCore: 100% Carbon Helix CoreRecommended line weight: AFTMA #5 Length: 9'Pieces: 4Weight: 90g / 3.1ozAction Angle: 70 degreesERN: 5 ELN: 5 Optimal Grain Window: 130 - 155 Grains  These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast. Purposefully designed and exquisitely handcrafted using only the very best components available. Premium quality stripping guides exquisitely finished in translucent Japanese silk wraps, each wrap incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful. Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.Each Studio Built Fly Rod is skilfully handcrafted for you our customer when you order it, no two are exactly alike.Each fly rod is individually hand-crafted, balanced, inspected and tested here in our Wanaka workshop by one of our master rod builders. No aspect is overlooked, each fly rod as perfect as we can make it and of heirloom quality. You’ll be passing this fly rod on to your kids.Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; There is simply no better fly rod made - and your absolute delight is guaranteed. Better ComponentsEach handcrafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:  Premium Fuji Torzite® Tangle Free Titanium Guides - Corrosion proof SureFit™ ferrule system - immediate section replacement Silica nano matrix fly rod blank with internally reinforced ferrule system Sure-Fit™ ferrule system. Makes section replacements simple Helical wound core construction - light while giving superior strength SnakeBelly™ finish  Stunning Japanese Silk thread wraps Finest quality Portuguese cork grip Top Quality Fiji Torzite Titanium Guides - Corrosion proof Premium quality snake guides from Snake brand USA - Highly corrosion resistant  Our original design flip top rod sock - just better Cleaning cloth We believe there is no better fly rod made. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Buy with Confidence: The Epic Promise.100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Epic Lifetime Warranty  .   Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Advanced, High-Performance Fly. The 690G Graphene fly rod. Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. The  690G (Graphene) takes it up another notch. Light, tight and super stealthy. You'll be amazed at how light and accurate this fly rod is, helping you form some of the smoothest loops you've ever experienced. The Epic® 690G is a 6 weight custom-tuned, light, and highly responsive fly rod designed as ‘the great all-rounder’.  Dries, big terrestrials, weighted nymphs, streamers, woolly buggers and light saltwater work - the 690G is designed to handle it all. Super stealthy in our non-reflective satin SnakeBelly™ finish, the 690G utilises industry-leading Graphene nano resins to help create a lighter, stronger more responsive carbon fiber (graphite) fly rod. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guide Fuji tangle-free Titanium SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip-resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. The Epic Action. Epic G series are a medium-fast action Fly rod. Epic G series are light without sacrificing strength. Tough Our use of 100% non-woven fibre and Graphene nano matrix technology makes for a very tough, lightweight and extremely responsive fly rod. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #6 Length: 9' Pieces: 4 Weight: 93g / 3.2oz Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Taper: Medium / FastAction: Medium Fast  / Tip FlexLockup point: Top thirdResonant Frequency: 3.3 HzMaterial: 57msi Carbon BlendCore: 100% Carbon HelixRecommended line weight: AFTMA #6Length: 9'Pieces: 4Weight: 93g / 3.2ozAction Angle: 70 degreesERN: 6.4ELN: 6 Optimal Grain Window: 150 - 170 Grains  Better ComponentsEach handcrafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:  Premium Fuji Torzite® Tangle Free Titanium Guides - Corrosion proof SureFit™ ferrule system - immediate section replacement Flor Grade Premium Cork grip Graphene nano matrix fly rod blank with internally reinforced ferrule system Sure-Fit™ ferrule system. Makes section replacements simple Helical wound core construction - light while giving superior strength SnakeBelly™ finish with a super hard gloss coat to protect your rod Stunning Japanese Silk thread wraps Finest quality Portuguese cork grip Titanium stripper guides - Corrosion proof Premium quality Ion snake guides - Highly corrosion resistant  cleaning cloth We believe there is no better fly rod made. Buy with Confidence: The Epic Promise.100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Epic Lifetime Warranty  Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Advanced, High-Performance Fly Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. The Epic 890C is a custom-tuned, advanced, tough, and highly responsive fly rod. A premium quality carbon fibre (graphite) fly rod that is light, silky smooth and incredibly tough. Pinpoint accuracy and low swing weight make this eight a dream casting machine. Experience the Epic® difference Industry leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to you door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #8Length: 9'Pieces: 4 We believe there is no better fly rod made. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Taper: FastAction: Fast  Lockup point: Top thirdResonant Frequency: 3.3 HzMaterial: 57msi Carbon BlendCore: 100% Carbon HelixRecommended line weight: AFTMA #8Length: 9'Pieces: 4Action Angle: 70 degreesERN: 8 ELN: 8  It's the 8 wt that feels like a 6. Light, yet tough and & incredibly responsive - this will be your go-to Bonefish and Trevally rod. The Epic Action.Epic C series would best be described as Medium Fast in action. Epic C series are light without sacrificing strength. ToughOur use of 100% non-woven fibre and Silica nano matrix technology makes for a very tough, lightweight and extremely responsive blank. Better ComponentsEach handcrafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:  Premium Fuji Torzite® Tangle Free Titanium Guides - Corrosion proof SureFit™ ferrule system - immediate section replacement Flor Grade Premium Cork grip Featuring Indigo Blue Japanese silk wraps Silica nano matrix fly rod blank with internally reinforced ferrule system Sure-Fit™ ferrule system. Makes section replacements simple Helical wound core construction - light while giving superior strength SnakeBelly™ finish with a super hard gloss coat to protect your rod Stunning Japanese Silk thread wraps Finest quality Portuguese cork grip Titanium stripper guides - Corrosion proof Premium quality snake guides from Snake brand USA - Highly corrosion resistant  Our original design flip top rod sock - just better High-Quality Rod Tube cleaning cloth We believe there is no better fly rod made. Buy with Confidence: The Epic Promise.100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Epic Lifetime Warranty   Features 100%  Carbon Construction.The carbon helix core boasts true 100% carbon construction. These blanks contain no scrim. 100% Uni-directional material - Non-Woven.Super light-weight construction and superior strength. Non woven Uni-directional material is up to 40% stronger than traditional woven material commonly used by fly rod manufacturers.  A non-woven fiber can achieve 100% of its tensile and compressive loading. Unidirectional material affords super lightweight construction and superior strength. 100% Carbon Helix Core.The helical core forms the basis for hoop strength and fibre support in the zero/longitudinal axis and does away with traditional scrim based construction.  Silica-nano technology / Super Low Resin Systems.Utilising materials with resin content up to 30% less than conventional materials, Epic C series blanks are lighter and stronger. Low resin materials help increase bending limits & overall response. Multi Carbon Construction (Multi modulus).Using only the highest quality fabrics from the USA, Japan and Korea, up to five different types of carbon are used in each blank. Each type is placed at various parts of the blank to optimize strength and weight. Ultra-high modulus fibre boasts the highest tensile and compressive strength of any fibre in its class. Internal High Strength Ferrule.A high strength internal ferrule is placed at each join to provide superior crush and split resistance.  Target Zero Fibre Alignment.Fibre alignment along the length of any blank is critical. Even the smallest deviation in fibre alignment from the axis of load will greatly reduce the strength of the blank.  Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Your saltwater workhorse Tough, light and incredibly versatile. The Epic 1090 C is a custom tuned, tough, and highly responsive fly rod designed for saltwater fly fishing A premium quality carbon fibre (graphite) fly rod that is light, silky smooth and incredibly tough. Rust proof Titanium stripping guides, hard anodised alloy reel seat - this rod will outlast you. Experience the Epic® difference Industry leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to you door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Recommended line weight: AFTMA #10Length: 9'Pieces: 4 The Epic Action.Epic C series would best be described as Medium Fast in action. Epic C Series are light without sacrificing strength. We believe there is no better fly rod made. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Taper: FastAction: Fast  Lockup point: Top thirdResonant Frequency: 3.3 HzMaterial: 57msi Carbon BlendCore: 100% Carbon HelixRecommended line weight: AFTMA #10Length: 9'Pieces: 4Weight: 120 gramsAction Angle: 73 degreesERN: 10ELN: 10  It's a dream to cast and is built to last. Better ComponentsEach hand crafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:  Silica nano matrix fly rod blank with internally reenforced ferule system Sure-Fit™ ferrule system. Makes section replacements simple Helical wound core construction - light while giving superior strength SnakeBelly™ finish with super hard gloss coat to protect your rod Stunning Japanese Silk thread wraps Finest quality Portuguese cork grip Titanium stripper guides - Corrosion proof Premium quality snake guides from Snake brand USA - Highly corrosion resistant  Our original design flip top rod sock - just better High Quality Rod Tube cleaning cloth   FEATURES 100%  Carbon Construction.The carbon helix core boasts true 100% carbon construction. These blanks contain no scrim. 100% Uni-directional material - Non Woven.Super light-weight construction and superior strength. Non woven Uni-directional material is up to 40% stronger than traditional woven material commonly used by fly rod manufacturers.  A non woven fiber can achieve 100% of its tensile and compressive loading. Unidirectional material affords super light weight construction and superior strength. 100% Carbon Helix Core.The helical core forms the basis for hoop strength and fibre support in the zero/longitudinal axis and does away with traditional scrim based construction.  Silica-nano technology / Super Low Resin Systems.Utilising materials with resin content up to 30% less than conventional materials, Epic C series blanks are lighter and stronger. Low resin materials help increase bending limits & overall response. Multi Carbon Construction (Multi modulus).Using only the highest quality fabrics from USA, Japan and Korea, up to five different types of carbon are used in each blank. Each type is placed at various parts of the blank to optimize strength and weight. Ultra high modulus fibre boasts the highest tensile and compressive strength of any fibre in its class. Internal High Strength Ferrule.A high strength internal ferrule is placed at each join to provide superior crush and split resistance.  Target Zero Fibre Alignment.Fibre alignment along the length of any blank is critical. Even the smallest deviation in fibre alignment from the axis of load will greatly reduce the strength of the blank.  Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

Studio Built DH11 Trout Spey Rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. The stunning 411 Trout Spey Rod. Call it a switch rod, short spey, or trout spey - we call it the perfect two hander for swinging for trout of all sizes. The Epic DH11 Trout Spey is built upon our state of the art carbon fibre (graphite) fly rod blank. Light in the hand, incredibly responsive and a joy to cast. Finished in indigo blue trims with white accents. The 411 features our renowned premium quality cork grips, 2 dark titanium stripper guides with Japanese SiC inserts and Snake Brand dark nickel snakes. Each 411 comes in our flip top cotton drill rod sock and translucent rod tube. Lifetime Guarantee. Recommended Grain Window:4wt Trout Spey : 300-350 grains Material: Carbon Fibre (Graphite)Pieces: 4Action: Progressive. Medium fastLength: 11ft*Includes rod sock and glass fiber tube Experience the Epic® difference Industry leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. Ground ferrule systemIn addition to the industry leading technology used in each of our blanks, Epic carbon fibre fly rod blanks feature our proprietary SureFit™ ground ferrule system. Each male ferrule is hand ground to perfectly fit the female section of the blank. Female sections are all internally reinforced. Sections are so precise they can be swapped out in case of breakages. Specifications: Taper: Medium / FastAction: Medium Fast / Mid FlexLockup point: Top thirdMaterial: 57msi Carbon BlendCore:  Carbon HelixLength: 11'Pieces: 4Weight: 53 gramsButt Diameter: 10.5mm Technical:  100%  Carbon Construction.The carbon helix core boasts true 100% carbon construction. These blanks contain no scrim.100% Uni-directional material - Non Woven.Super light-weight construction and superior strength. Non woven Uni-directional material is up to 40% stronger than traditional woven material commonly used by fly rod manufacturers.  A non woven fiber can achieve 100% of its tensile and compressive loading. Unidirectional material affords super light weight construction and superior strength.Carbon Helix.The helical core forms the basis for hoop strength and fibre support in the zero/longitudinal axis and does away with traditional scrim based construction. Silica nano-resin. Super Low Resin Systems.Utilising materials with resin content up to 30% less than conventional materials, Epic C series blanks are lighter and stronger. Low resin materials help increase bending limits & overall response.Multi Carbon Construction (Multi modulus).Using only the highest quality fabrics from USA, Japan and Korea, up to five different types of carbon are used in each blank. Each type is placed at various parts of the blank to optimize strength and weight. Ultra high modulus fibre boasts the highest tensile and compressive strength of any fibre in its class.Internal High Strength Ferrule.A high strength internal ferrule is placed at each join to provide superior crush and split resistance. Target Zero Fibre Alignment.Fibre alignment along the length of any blank is critical. Even the smallest deviation in fibre alignment from the axis of load will greatly reduce the strength of the blank. All Epic blanks are designed and produced to ensure all fiber is aligned as near perfect as can be with the loadTwo pack Marine Grade Paint system.Epic C series blanks are finished with a clear marine grade two pack paint system for extra protection and toughness.  Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. It's just so damn nice to cast. Want a Spey but don't want to wrestle a 13 footer - this is the Trout Spey Rod for you. It will handle just about anything and is very easy to load up and cast your heart out. Fun with a capital F!

Presenting the finest two-handed Spey rod Studio Built™ Custom - Our premium fly rod offering. The pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance. Each Epic two-handed Spey rod is a custom-tuned, advanced, lightweight, and highly responsive two-handed fly rod. Titanium stripping guides, the best cork in the industry, Japanese silk wraps, CNC machined reel seat with self-locating hood, alignment dots and a handwritten inscription - this is a two-handed fly rod like no other. 3 Weights. One length. 6 Pieces. After talking to expert Spey casters around the world a 13ft two-hander was clearly the most versatile and useful length for most two-handed casters. A standardized length across our range also makes line selection a comparatively easy task. Weights:Epic two-handed blanks come in 3 different weights/power configurations:5 / 6 Trout Spey6 / 7 Large Trout & Steelhead7 / 8 Salmon & large Steelhead Recommended Grain Windows:5 / 6 Trout Spey: 340 - 420 grains. 6 / 7 Large Trout & Steelhead: 420 - 480 grains. 7 / 8 Salmon & large Steelhead: 470 - 530 grains.  Convenience. Feedback from travelling anglers told us that conventional 4 piece rods were too long to travel with, we took that on board and produce all our two-handers in a convenient 6 piece configuration. These big rods will easily fit in your luggage alongside a single-handed fly rod. Our unique ground ferrule system means actions are precise and indistinguishable from a standard 4 piece rod. Experience the Epic® difference Industry-leading fly rod blank specifically chosen & high graded for your fly rod build Premium quality stripping guides (Titanium, or hard chrome depending on model) SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement Stealthy and chip-resistant SnakeBelly™ Finish Stunning FLOR grade cork grip Alignment dots for easy assembly Personalised inscription  Laser engraved winding check proving authenticity & ownership  Exquisite Japanese silk thread wraps Hard anodised reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service Painstakingly handcrafted in our Wanaka workshop ensuring quality and durability Superior service and ongoing customer support  Proudly handcrafted to order for you in New Zealand Delivered direct to your doorOnce ordered it usually takes around four weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority tracked and insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop. We believe there is no better fly rod made. Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you. Action: Progressive. Medium fastLength: 13ft all modelsWeight: 200g - 206g depending on model (7oz to 7.2oz)Fore grip length:  325mm (12.7 inches)Rear grip length: 125mm (4.9 inches) Weights:Epic two-handed blanks come in 3 different weights/power configurations:6 Trout Spey7 Large Trout & Steelhead8 Salmon & large Steelhead Recommended Grain Windows:5 / 6 Trout Spey: 340 - 420 grains. 6 / 7 Large Trout & Steelhead: 420 - 480 grains. 7 / 8 Salmon & large Steelhead: 470 - 530 grains.  If you've struggled with stiff lifeless Spey rods this will be a breath of fresh air. Easy, smooth casting is the name of the game. AND it's a six-piece so is about the same length as a standard 9 footer when broken down. Better ComponentsEach handcrafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:  Silica nano matrix fly rod blank with internally reinforced ferrule system Sure-Fit™ ferrule system. Makes section replacements simple Helical wound core construction - light while giving superior strength SnakeBelly™ finish with a super hard gloss coat to protect your rod Stunning Japanese Silk thread wraps Finest quality Portuguese cork grip Titanium stripper guides - Corrosion proof Premium quality snake guides from Snake brand USA - Highly corrosion resistant  Our original design flip top rod sock - just better Katana Rod Tube™ Cleaning cloth Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.