8wt 888 Reference FastGlass Fly Rod Combo

Meet the very lucky Epic 888

888  Fly Rod  + Backcountry Fly Reel & Line Combo

Combo savings + combined shipping = great value!

The stunning Reference Series 888 fly rod matched with our 7/8 Backcountry fly reel & Scientific Anglers MPX general purpose 8wt fly line spooled up and ready to go!

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.

The easy casting soul and incredible strength of S2 FastGlass™

Experience the Epic® difference

• Industry-leading FastGlass II fly rod blank 
• Stunning FLOR grade cork grip
• Hard anodised Epic reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service
• Premium quality Fuji titanium 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 & rod sock
• Electric Blue colour-way

Includes our Epic translucent glass rod tube and unique flip top rod sock

In stock and ready to be delivered direct to your door

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 GRAMS
Recommended AFFTA line weight: #8
Length: 8' 8"
Pieces: 4
Action: Progressive / Fast
Taper: Fast 
Butt Diameter: 12.26mm
Tip Diameter: 2.12mm
Rod Weight: 150 grams

Each Epic fly rod features:

• FastGlass™ fly rod blank with internally reenforced ferule system
• High quality fiberglass rod tube in satin black
• Premium hand sewn rod sock.
• cleaning cloth.
• Finest quality Portuguese cork grip.
• Full cork fighting butt with composite cork end (no cheap close cell foam)
• Epic reel seat in either black or Titanium finish.
• Guide set (Snake brand Universal guides USA)
• Premium quality Titanium stripper guides.
• Our signature Epic Ghost Wraps in premium Japanese silk with fine one turn pinstripe midway over each guide foot

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.