How to Choose the right fly line

Choose the right fly line for your fly rod by using this helpful guide https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-right-fly-line-for-your-fly-rod

Which fly reel is right for this fly rod?

Choose the right fly reel for your fly rod by using this helpful guide https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-right-fly-line-for-your-fly-rod

How do I choose the right fly rod?

Use this since fly rod guide here https://www.epicflyrods.com/en-nz/pages/the-epic-fly-rod-selector

What are the correct fly line ratings?

Information on correct AFFTA fly line ratings. Weights in Grains and Grams https://swiftflyfishing.com/blogs/news/floating-fly-lines-vs-sinking-fly-lines-the-affta-system-for-rating-fly-line-weights

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Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod Combo

$993.95

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5 weight fly rod reel and fly line combo Epic 580 FastGlass fly rod, matched with our Backcountry Fly reel, spooled up with our Epic 5wt DT presentation fly line & quality gel spun backing ready to fish!

Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod Combo

Epic 5 weight 580 Reference fiberglass fly rod

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Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod Combo

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The Epic Reference 5wt 580 FastGlass Fly Rod, Fly Reel & Fly Line Combo

Combo savings + combined shipping = great value!

Save on our renowned Epic 580 FastGlass fly rod, matched with our Backcountry Fly reel, spooled up with our Epic 5wt DT presentation fly line & quality gel spun backing ready to fish!

Smoother than Barry White.

Utilizing the same industry-leading blank & high-quality components as our Studio Built ™ custom collection but without the customisation options, the new 580 Reference takes it up another notch and claims the top rung on the smoothness ladder, this 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 grace and is the perfect presentation dry fly rod.

Our Epic™ 580 is crafted from Unidirectional S2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass.

Experience the Epic® difference

Industry-leading FastGlass™ fly rod blank
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
Translucent fiberglass rod tube and rod sock
Superior service and ongoing customer support
Finished in matching translucent wraps

Finished in classic translucent Amber & matching translucent guide wraps

Our SnakeBelly™ Satin 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 #5

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

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

OUR IDEA OF A FLY ROD

Our Idea of a Fly Rod

Over some 30 years of fly fishing and many hours spent with anglers and casting students, we came to realise that certain important aspects of fly casting and fly fishing were being overlooked - and that the cane & glass guys had known it all along.

Fast and stiff are not always the most desirable traits in a fly rod, and fuller flexing rods can not only be more fun to fish with, they help protect light tippets and are much kinder to fish, and fly anglers.

The Materials

Epic fly rods are made to exacting standards using either a proprietary S2-glass composite or a multi modulus, helical constructed low resign Carbon Fibre system.
Although fast for fiberglass, our fuller flexing FastGlass blanks have a beautiful soulful feeling and are incredibly tough.

Our Carbon Fibre blanks are light, crisp and at the very forefront of fly rod design.

Each material features a unidirectional fibre layup which aligns fibers longitudinally along the blank. The result is an incredibly strong, light and powerful tube with a crisp, precise response. This recipe, rolled to our Epic tapers combine silky smooth easy loading with trophy pulling power.

Regardless of the material you decide to choose, you have before you what we sincerely believe is the very best fly rod produced.

All jargon aside, these fly rods are just fantastic to cast, they look incredible, are super tough, and are a hell of a lot of fun to fish with.

SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5
Length: 8'
Pieces: 4
Weight: 115 grams (4 ounces)
Total length: 2,438mm
ERN: (Unwrapped): 4.8
ELN: 5
Optimal Grain Window: 130 - 155 Grains
Action: Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium
Taper: Fast
Rod Weight: 112g
Butt Diameter: 10.28mm

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.

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; 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.

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

THE EPIC WARRANTY

The Epic Promise

If you order one of our beautiful handmade fly rods and are not delighted with it we'll refund your purchase in full. We are so very confident that every fly rod we make is of the highest quality possible we guarantee your complete and absolute satisfaction or your money back.

If one of our products fails to meet your expectations either at the time you receive it, or over the next 30 days, contact us and tell us why you are disappointed and we'll make it right or arrange a total refund.

Epic Fly Rod Lifetime Guarantee
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.

BREAKAGE & REPAIRS

Break a tip? we've got you covered. Our Surefit™ ferrule system is so precise that breakages can be addressed by simply sending out the replacement part right away. Gone are the days of having to return a broken section and waiting weeks for a return.

THE EPIC PROMISE SHIPPING WHY BUY EPIC? CONTACT FLY ROD SELECTOR

Buy with Confidence.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Epic Lifetime Support.

We ship tracked courier internationally every single weekday.
Shipping and tracking information is emailed out to you and SMS updates provided also.

More fly rod for your money.
Servicing our customers direct means we’re free to use the highest grade components and materials available and offeroutstanding service and support.
If you have any doubts as to our commitment to quality products and customer support please read our reviews.

NZ HQ
Address: 2 Endeavour St, Unit 1, Wanaka, New Zealand. Ph: 03 443 1350 Email: Email Us contact@swiftflyfishing.com