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The 580 is super versatile and super smooth. Our personal favourite, the 580 presents with grace but has the strength and lifting power of a big five.
The Epic 580 is an extremely smooth and versatile fly rod and the perfect choice for dry fly fishing.
Our Epic™ 580 is crafted from Unidirectional S2 Glass, this material is stiffer and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass.
Length: 8'
Pieces: 4
Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.
Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5
Length: 8'
Pieces: 4
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.
I just the rod for golden mahseer is perfect
Purchased a 580 glass rod ,olive colour with black reel seat and inscription couldn't be happier,rod looks fantastic and casts beautifully with the glass line to match ,ordered the rod which only took a bit over 2 weeks to arrive at my door ,
While the 580 glass rod requires you to be much more patient than a newer carbon fiber rod, it is silky smooth -- think freshly whipped butter or whipped cream -- and is light and true. it handles 18-20" fish with ease and is a pleasure to cast both big and small flies with. I love the rod and can't wait to buy another glass rod from Epic to fish!
The rod is simply great. I love it. I do not have a big knowledge of rods but I like feeling of the rod casting and fighting with fishes. Cosmetic is fantastic. Also communications are so good. I am highly recommend this rod!! Thanks everything!!
I have had this rod for about a year now and have used it on streams ,rivers and lakes.Throws a lovely dry presentation and handles tungsten nymphs and streamers easily.The quality and finish is fantastic, communication from Trevor was great during and after the build.
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.
Handcrafted one at a time - especially for you
Choose the options you'd like on your Epic fly rod and we'll build it for you with tender loving care right here in our Wanaka Studio. Each Studio built fly rod is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish and each is identified by a unique laser engraved winding check registered against your name in our owners database.
Make it personal
Add your name name or inscription and we'll hand paint it on your fly rod.
Workmanship
The level or craftsmanship on each Epic fly rod is unrivalled. You will not see a better built fly rod anywhere, better components, better workmanship, better attention to detail.
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 you door. We'll email you with tracking info as your rod leaves our studio workshop.
Collections: Custom Tuned Fly Rods - Epic Studio Built™
Type: Studio Built Fly Rod
E X C E P T I O N A L Q U A L I T Y
• FastGlass™ fly rod blank or Nano-tech Carbon Fibre with internally reenforced SureFit™ ferrule system • Lifetime support • Handmade fiberglass rod tube • Premium hand sewn rod sock • Microfibre cleaning cloth • Finest quality Portuguese cork grip • Premium quality Epic reel seat • Titanium or hard chrome stripper guides • Premium snake guides by Snake Brand™ USA • Japanese Silk thread wraps • Decals and stickers
With zero interest instalments and no application or credit check. Collect your usual benefits such as points, miles and cash-back. Easy Instalment options available at checkout
E N D U R I N G C R A F T S M A N S H I P
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 delight or your money back.
H A N D C R A F T E D T O O R D E R
Exceptional craftsmanship, superior materials, industry leading design and technology backed by our lifetime warranty.
- Epic Handcrafted Fly Rods. Made in Wanaka, New Zealand -
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
Break a tip? we've got you covered.
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.
INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOM TUNED
EACH MADE TO ORDER