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Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod

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    The Epic Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod.

    Smoother than Barry White.

    Utilizing the sameĀ industry-leading blank & high-quality components as our Studio Built ™ customĀ collectionĀ but without the customisation options, the newĀ 580 Reference takes it up another notch and claims the top rung on the smoothnessĀ ladder, thisĀ rod really is butter to cast.

    Did you say dry fly old chap?
    The 580 FastGlass is super versatile and super smooth. Our personal favourite, the 580 presents with graceĀ and is the perfect presentation dry fly rod.Ā Ā 

    Our Epicā„¢ 580 is crafted from Unidirectional S2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass. Ā 

    Experience the Epic® difference

    • Industry-leadingĀ FastGlass™ fly rod blank
    • Stunning FLOR grade cork grip
    • Hard anodised Epic reel seat ensuring a lifetime of service
    • Premium quality stripping guide
    • CorrosionĀ proof black Ion-platedĀ snake guides
    • SureFit™ Ferrule System for immediate section replacement
    • Stealthy and chip-resistant SnakeBellyĀ ā„¢ Finish
    • Translucent fiberglass rod tube and rod sock
    • Superior service and ongoing customer support
    • Finished in matching translucentĀ wraps

    FinishedĀ in classic translucent Amber & matching translucent guide wraps

      Our SnakeBelly™ Satin finish isĀ scratch andĀ chip resistantĀ making for an extremelyĀ tough andĀ durableĀ fly rod that is less prone to stress fractures causedĀ byĀ collisions with weighted flies.Ā 

      In Stock and ready to be delivered direct to your door.

      Recommended line weight:Ā AFTMA #5Ā 

      Length:Ā 8'
      Pieces: 4
      Weight: 115 grams (4 ounces)

      Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

    • Specifications

      Recommended line weight:Ā AFTMA #5
      Length:Ā 8'Ā 
      Pieces:Ā 4 Ā 
      Weight: 115 grams (4 ounces)

      Total length:Ā 2,438mmĀ 
      ERN:Ā (Unwrapped): 4.8
      ELN:Ā 5
      Optimal Grain Window:Ā 130 - 155 GrainsĀ 
      Action:Ā Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium Ā 
      Taper:Ā FastĀ 
      RodĀ Weight:Ā 112gĀ 
      Butt Diameter:Ā 10.28mm


      5 Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod - Epic 580 FastGlass fiberglass Fly Rod tailor made by the Swift Fly Fishing Company
      5 Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod - Epic 580 FastGlass fiberglass Fly Rod tailor made by the Swift Fly Fishing Company
      Epic Fiberglass Fly Rod Blank

      Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.

    • Why You'll love it

      These are the smoothest, most beautiful fly rods you’ll ever cast.Ā 

      Every grip is of premium FLOR grade Portuguese cork traced from the source; a more perfect grip you will not find anywhere.

      Light in the hand and an absolute pleasure to cast; Ā your absolute delight is guaranteed.

      FastGlass IIā„¢
      All Epic "Glass" rods areĀ producedĀ from industry-leading 8 micron Unidirectional S-2 Glass.Ā This next-generation fiberĀ is specifically engineered for fly rod production and featuresĀ 8 micron fibersĀ developed andĀ produced inĀ the USA. TheseĀ fibresĀ are almost half theĀ diameterĀ of other unidirectionalĀ materials, resulting in tighter, more preciseĀ andĀ strongerĀ fly rods.Ā 

      SnakeBellyā„¢
      SnakeBelly™ delivers theĀ toughestĀ exteriorĀ finish possible. AfterĀ production, blanks areĀ firstĀ painted and thenĀ clear coated.Ā This two-step processĀ producesĀ blanks that areĀ incredibly scratchĀ resistantĀ and durable.

      SureFitĀ Feruleā„¢
      Break aĀ tip?Ā we'veĀ got you coveredĀ  ThisĀ ferule system is so preciseĀ that breakagesĀ can beĀ addressedĀ by simply sending out theĀ replacement part. GoneĀ are the days ofĀ 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.

      Delivered direct to your door
      Once ordered itĀ usually takesĀ around two weeks to build your new fly rod, then we deliver priority trackedĀ andĀ insured courier direct to your door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop.

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    • 5.75
    • Landing
    • Epic 580 Fastglass Rod
    • favourites
    • reference model
    • 590G
    • husband
    • work of art
    • hobby
    • brown
    A The Swift Fly Fishing Company Customer
    DR
    12/23/2021
    Dan R.
    New Zealand New Zealand

    Love the Reference 580 FastGlass Fly Rod

    I never owned a glass fly rod before I got the Reference 580. I don’t know why I was so hesitant to get a glass fly rod. The rod is so fun to cast and hook fish on. This is my new go to fly rod. I will never leave on a fishing trip without this fly rod in my car.

    WH
    12/11/2021
    Warren H.
    New Zealand New Zealand

    What a Rod

    The Epic 580 Fastglass Rod is a Mind Blowing Rod to use. Used with 5 lb 12 ft Leader to a 4 lb tippet and Landing 5.75 lb Brown’s who didn’t play nice. Best Rod I now own.

    SH
    12/11/2021
    Shea H.
    United States United States

    Beautiful

    My husband just recently got into fly fishing and he was thinking hard for a long time as to what rod he wanted to get as he took this hobby more seriously. He was introduced to Epic and instantly fell in love. Being the incredible wife that I am, I bought this as an early Christmas present and it was everything that he was hoping it would be. A work of art is what he calls it and he can't wait to put more use into it come next spring.

    SD
    12/03/2021
    Stuart D.
    New Zealand New Zealand

    Reference 580 magic

    Finally got my hands in a 580 when the too good to be true reference model came out. Immaculately built rod and lovely action. Already one of my favourites (along with my 476, 590G and DH11 )