Reference 4wt 476 FastGlass Fly Rod

Epic Reference 476 - 4wt fiberglass fly rod 

*Winner “Best Small Stream Fly Rod” - Best Fly Rods of 2022, Field and Stream Magazine, USA

Utilizing the same industry-leading blank & high-quality components as our Studio Built ™ custom collection but without the customisation options, the new 476  Reference takes it up another notch.

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. 

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 476 FastGlass™ fly rod blank in translucent Amber
• Stunning FLOR grade cork grip
• Hard anodised Epic reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service
• Premium quality stripping guide
• Corrosion proof black Ion-plated snake guides
• SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement
• Stealthy and chip-resistant SnakeBelly ™ Finish
• Superior service and ongoing customer support
• Finished in matching translucent wraps
• Natural fiberglass rod tube and rod sock

Finished in stunning classic translucent Amber with matching guide wraps

Our SnakeBelly™ 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.

In stock and ready to be delivered direct to your door

 

Recommended Line Weight: AFTMA #4 

Length: 7'6"
Pieces: 4

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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 the 476 Reference is light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast;  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.

Built Epic Tough
Epic 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 Epic Promise

Carl McNeil - Founder, Wanaka, New Zealand.

The Epic Lifetime Warranty.

Every Epic fly rod that we produce is covered by our lifetime, original owner warranty. This warranty covers failure due to defects in material or workmanship of our product. 

This warranty is limited to repair and replacement of the rod or blank and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from the use of the product. This warranty does not cover fire, theft, missing rod sections, intentional breakage, modification or customization of the finished rod, or damage during the assembly of a blank into a finished rod. 

Epic Fly Rods reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any Epic Product covered by this warranty and the right to replace any discontinued models with comparable models when necessary. Colors and components may vary between original and replacement parts.

This Policy applies to the original owner only and may not be transferred to another person.

We will always do our very best to get you back out on the water fishing our gear again as soon as possible.