The Black Mamba

Sale price$595.00 Regular price$895.00
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Blank Weight: 480G 4wt
Grip Configuration: Half Wells / Western

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SureFit™ Ferrule

Fast section replacement in case of breakage

Epic fly rods snake belly fly rod finish

SnakeBelly™

Delivers the toughest exterior finish possible

fly fishing fly rod guides

Premium Guides

TiCH (Titanium Chrome) hardwearing guides

premium cork grips on our fly rods

Flor Grade Cork

The best cork in the business

A carbon fiber fly rod from top to toe

A Special Limited Edition Custom Epic
Derived from our renowned Graphene G series carbon fibre fly rods and fitted with a custom woven carbon fibre grip. 

The stunning Black Mamba is extremely light and durable. The carbon fibre grip is totally non-slip and smooth in the hand.

A fly rod that is both light and incredibly tough!

  • Titanium strippers
  • Exquisite jet black wraps
  • Black Snake Guides
  • Satin black Epic rod tube and rod sock
  • Lovingly handcrafted in our Wanaka New Zealand workshop 
  • Backed by our industry leading service and support

4 wt Black Mamba - 8ft

5 wt Black Mamba - 9ft

6 wt Black Mamba - 9ft

 

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We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop.

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The Black Mamba

Specifications

Do you sweat the details? Yep, us too! In fact, it's a prerequisite when building the greatest fly rods in the world.

Recommended line

480G - 4wt 590G - 5wt 690G 6wt

Color

SnakeBelly™ Satin Finish

Length

480G - 8' 590G - 9' 690G - 9'

Weight

480G - 81g 590G - 97g 690G - 111g

Pieces

4

Fly rod action

How does this fly rod perform? Naturally, we have taken the time to assess and record the unique characteristics of the The Black Mamba. No guesswork or internet sleuthing required!

Fly rod action

How does this fly rod perform? Naturally, we have taken the time to assess and record the unique characteristics of the The Black Mamba. No guesswork or internet sleuthing required!

Epic fly rods the worlds best fly rods

Break a tip? We've got you covered.

SureFit Ferrule

Gone are the days of having to return a broken section and waiting weeks for a return. Our Surefit™ ferrule system is so precise that breakages can be addressed by simply sending out a replacement part - same day.

Reviews

"Exceeded all expectations"

"Exceeded all expectations in every way" Bob Mallard. Author, Writer, Reviewer. USA

"Life Changing"

"This fly rod is a magnificent achievement, I sing it's praises to every serious fly rodder I know"
Macauley Lord. IFFF Master Casting Instructor. Author.

"The quintessential fly rod"

"The quintessential example of what a fly rod should be"
Ian Cole. Guide. Casting Instructor. New Zealand.

The The Black Mamba in action

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What our customers have to say about Epic fly rods & our customer service

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Robert - USA

Super Impressed!

I just recently received my 8wt fast glass rod and reel combo. The ordering process, shipment communication, build quality, and packaging care have been first class. I can’t wait to get out and try this new rig on the water. Thanks for your commitment to excellence.

Backcountry Double Fly Rod & Reel Vault

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Richard - USA

A Real Performer

Nice feeling rod took it to NZ in January and it performed really well. When I needed soft presentations it was perfect but still handled everything else. It was great to be able to pack it down and put it in my back pack for those long walk ins.

Reference 5wt 586-6G Backpacking Fly Rod

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Chris - Montana

Mind Blown

I am mind blown. Not only is the rod amazing, but after I had an issue with a damaged section of my brand new rod, I contacted Epic and was treated like a real person who was jist trying to get back on the water. Within jist a few days they responded, resolved and mailed my my replacement parts. That kind of respect and customer service is second to none and I will gladly purchase from them again.

Reference 8wt 888 FastGlass Fly Rod

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