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The Epic 590 C is a 5 weight custom tuned, light, and highly responsive fly rod designed for technical dry fly, emerger and nymph fishing for trout of all sizes.
Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5
Length: 9'
Pieces: 4
Weight: 90g / 3.1oz
The smooth operator.
Incredibly smooth loading and unloading the 590C will help shape some of the nicest loops you've ever cast.
Studio Built. Handcrafted, One at a Time.
Each Epic Custom is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish here in our studio workshop - no detail is overlooked.
When purchasing one of our carbon fibre rods you can be confident that you are investing in premium engineering, componentry and craftsmanship.
The Epic Action.
Epic C series would best be described as Medium Fast in action. Epic C Series are light without sacrificing strength.
Light
The 590 C blank weighs an astoundingly light 36 grams (1.2oz)
Tough
Our use of 100% non woven fibre and Silica nano matrix technology makes for a very tough, lightweight and extremely responsive blank.
Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.
Taper: Medium / Fast
Action: Medium Fast / Mid Flex
Lockup point: Top third
Resonant Frequency: 3.3 Hz
Material: 57msi Carbon Blend
Core: 100% Carbon Helix Core
Recommended line weight: AFTMA #5
Length: 9'
Pieces: 4
Weight: 90g / 3.1oz
Action Angle: 70 degrees
ERN: 5
ELN: 5
Optimal Grain Window: 130 - 155 Grains
I would gladly look anyone in the eye and say this is the best flyrod I have used. Procrastination from flyrod purchase had me with old technology , things have certainly changed this baby has improved casting ability, presentation and accuracy --I have recommended Epic flyrods to friends. BJ Holdsworth
The team at Swift Fly Fishing demonstrated great flexibility and were able to get me my 590 C just in time for my great New Zealand adventure. This rod has great feel and my confort and accuracy got better and better as the days on the river went by. I was fortunate to be able to also try out a 690 C and it also felt great and provided a little more push on some of those windy days. I defnitely recommend picking up one of these rods. You won’t be disappointed.
Being a Wanaka local and fly fishing guide, I couldn't wait to try a locally made fly rod, even though I didn't know what to expect. I then got my hands on the 590c to test out earlier in the year and quickly fell in love! This rod is what dreams are made of. Silky smooth, freakishly light and incredibly accurate. From presenting delicate dry flies to throwing big streamers into aggressive browns, this rod does it all. The ability to load short casts in tight spaces is priceless, especially when you have no room to swing a cat. All the technical features are ones thing, but you cant go past the fact that its just so damn sexy! Jet black blank and mine paired with a metallic red reel seat, I get goosebumps every time I unscrew the tube and gently slide it out from its silky sleeve. Who would have thought you could get this sensation from a "fly rod" which are now too often mass produced and soulless. So yes, it is the best rod I've ever casted, and yes you should get one, even if its only just to give you the motivation to get it out and cast, regardless of the proximity of water. You will be better for it. Matt Butler - Traveltruly.com
The 590C is fantastically made and in my humble opinion, it excels in the most important areas of casting: presentation and accuracy. It is a dream to cast and is super accurate for when you need to thread the needle and drop your flies into that "one tiny spot" (most of our NZ fishing). Perfectly designed rod I think !
The 590c is absolutely world-class. Light, responsive, smooth, and crisp - this rod is a true pleasure to fish. The build quality is outstanding - it's readily apparent that the Swift Fly Fishing team accept nothing short of perfection. Well done by the team for producing an ideal 5-weight.
The smooth operator.
Incredibly smooth loading and unloading the 590C will help shape some of the nicest loops you've ever cast.
Studio Built. Handcrafted, One at a Time.
Each Epic Custom is handcrafted specifically for you from start to finish here in our studio workshop - no detail is overlooked.
When purchasing one of our carbon fibre rods you can be confident that you are investing in premium engineering, componentry and craftsmanship.
The Epic Action.
Epic C series would best be described as Medium Fast in action. Epic C Series are light without sacrificing strength.
Light
The 590 C blank weighs an astoundingly light 36 grams (1.2oz) 10% lighter than our previous model and lighter than equivalent blanks by Scott or Sage.
Tough
Our use of 100% non woven fibre and Silica nano matrix technology makes for a very tough, lightweight and extremely responsive blank.
Better Components
Each hand crafted Epic carbon fibre fly rod boasts the very finest components available:
We believe there is no better fly rod made.
Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.
Buy with Confidence: The Epic Promise.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Epic Lifetime Warranty
Got questions? - Drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you.
Collections: Custom Tuned Fly Rods - Epic Studio Built™, Fly Fishing Gifts
Type: Studio Built Fly Rod
Each Epic Fly Rod is individually handcrafted as ordered one at a time for you our customer. Our waiting list usually sits at around 3 to 6 weeks from ordering to delivery. If you have a special occasion or a trip date to meet please contact us.
*Our Fly Rod Building Kits and blanks ship immediately
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 -
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
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.
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.
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INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOM TUNED
EACH MADE TO ORDER
