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The Epic 686 is the most popular 6 weight glass blank on the market. A total ass-kicker, 686 presents beautifully but packs a bad attitude. This blank totally changed what is possible with modern glass, it is longer, meaner and stronger than any of it's contemporaries. Perfect for tossing big flies, big fish and light saltwater work. Hang on, you're in for a wild ride.
The components in our Epic Ready to Wrap Rod Kit have all been specifically designed to work together. Each cork grip is ported to receive our Epic reel seats perfectly. Easily assembled step by step.
Length: 8'6"
Pieces: 4
Each Kit contains:
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Recommended line weight: AFTMA #6
Length: 8'6"
Pieces: 4
Total length: 2,580mm
ERN: (Unwrapped): 6.4
ELN: 6
Optimal Grain Window: 140 - 175 Grains
Effective Line Range: AFTMA 5 / 6 / 7
Action:Progressive / Mid Flex / Medium Fast
Taper: Fast
AA: (Action Angle): 68° (Fast)
Blank Weight: 65g
Earlier this year I completed a 580 Ready to Wrap kit. The resultant rod is my favorite 5wt rod in my arsenal (at least that isn't bamboo - I have a Sweetgrass pent that I love even more!). I recently purchased a 686 Ready to Wrap kit and have completed wrapping that rod. It is beautiful and I am anxious to use it this winter. I intend to place one more order to Swift Fly-fishing for a 888 Ready to Wrap kit for use with steelhead and salt water. I LOVE the fiberglass Epic rods and the components they include in their Ready to Wrap kits. Good job guys!!!
The 686 deserves all the hype you see from people..been chucking streamers with this rod together with galloups "streamer max" 200 grain line. Stupid smooth!
Overall experience is exceptional! This is my first attempt at building a fly rod. I own another Epic rod that is superb so I'm anxious to see how I do on this. All kit components are of top quality, and instructions/video are clear and complete. Mark M
Successfully completed the build! It was the first rod I’d ever created and the materials/instructions/online video enabled me to do what I think is a great job! My only suggestion is to include a bobbin option to select for those of us who don’t own fly tying gear. Had to improvise for the wrapping stage. Great service and advice! Thanks!
The ordering process was simple and easy to use! I received my kit promptly, any question I had was answered right away! Can’t wait to land my first trout with the rod next month! I highly recommend Swift/epic flyrods!
Each Epic Ready To Wrap Kit contains everything you need to make a great fly rod. The very best fly rod building components available, all designed to fit together seamlessly. No Reaming, No Drilling, No Sanding - all Epic.
No reaming, no drilling, no sanding. Too Easy.
Building a great custom fly rod is no mean feat, selecting the correct matching components can be an intimidating exercise alone. Then there’s those wraps, the cork and glue...
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 instructions you’ll need to build your own unique custom Epic fly rod.
The components in our Epic Ready to Wrap Rod Kit have all been specifically designed to work together. Each cork grip is ported to receive our Epic reel seats perfectly. Easily assembled step by step.
Benefits of our Sure Fit Ferrule system:
The very best fly rod building components available, all designed to fit together seamlessly. No Reaming, No Drilling, No Sanding - All Epic
All Epic FastGlass® 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 for us in the USA. This material applied to our Epic tapers delivers tighter, lighter and more precise fly rods.
Silica-nano matrix technology. Super Low Resin Systems
100% Uni-directional material - Non Woven
100% Carbon Helix Core
Multi Carbon Construction (Multi modulus)
Target Zero Fibre Alignment
Our 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.
Internal High Strength Ferrule.
A high strength internal ferrule is placed at each join to provide superior crush and split resistance.
*SureFit features on both our FastGlass and NanoTech Carbon rods
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.
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