5wt - 580 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit

Sale price$499.95
Blank Color: Amber
Grip Type: Western
Reel Seat: Black Carbon Fiber

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Fast section replacement in case of breakage

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Epic 580 Ready to Wrap Fly Rod Building Kit

Smoother than Barry White.

The 580 is super versatile, super smooth and just slick as all hell. Our personal favourite, the 580 presents like a 4 but has the strength and lifting power of a big six.  Divorce your lifeless graphite 6 & hook up with an Epic 580, you'll be glad you did. 

Our Epic Ready to Wrap Rod Kit makes life easy - we’ve done much of the hard work for you. The kit contains all the components, glues, rod finish and comprehensive instructions you’ll need to build your own unique custom fly rod.

Recommended line weight: #5 

Length: 8'
Pieces: 4

Kit Contents:

  • Genuine Epic branded uplocking reel seat with color matched fiberglass insert
  • Genuine Epic fly rod blank + Matching reel seat insert
  • High quality fiberglass rod tube + Premium hand sewn rod sock
  • Premium AAA cork grip + Epic reel seat
  • Snake guide set + High quality stripper guide
  • Glue kit (preloaded syringes, grip & tip epoxy, brushes, mixing cups & full instructions)
  • China-graph marking pencil + Rod stands
  • Comprehensive 50 page build book with step by step instructions
  • Stickers / Decals
  • *Japanese Silk threads. Each kit includes natural 212 silk (we include instructions on how to use this to make perfectly clear ghost wraps) and black thread for trims.

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5wt - 580 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit

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

5wt

Color

Olive Green, Amber

Length

8'

Weight

121g

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 5wt - 580 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit. 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 5wt - 580 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit. 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 5wt - 580 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit in action

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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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