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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've been fishing my 590c for close to two seasons now and it's safe to say I'm well on my journey of getting to know her. I'm not a pro, nor a guide, however I do fish a hell of alot. It's my meditation/medication. My father said many moons ago "spend your money and spend it once". That however is a moot point as I'm more than one Epic rod deep and the 590c sits along side the 580 and a packlite 476 ;) You get what I'm saying though!! When you invest in an Epic rod you're getting the real deal. There's no room for "She'll be right" You end up with a beautiful, nay stunning build and the guest experience that goes with it. They're refined, refined again and what you receive is the sum total of that experience and when you look at the Swift crew that's ALOT of experience under one roof. They're all a bunch of OCD weirdos in the best possible way. I'm sure Carl never sleeps, Trev is nothing short of exacting and his eye for detail is astounding. Jeanie is wonderful and her customer service on point. Have I talked about the 590c much? Not really! You need to cast one, you need to look at the wraps, you need to deal with Jeanie and the team to get the full picture. It's an experience not just a product. These guys n gals love innovation and pushing boundaries. Looking forward to seeing what comes out of the studio next. Well done Swifters. 690c or a DH13 next?
First of all I must start with the service which was second to none. Any queries were promptly answered and was kept up to date with the rod building and posting process. The rod itself is of superb quality. All the components are off high grade and expertly put together. The rod casts with a lovely smooth action but can throw a lot of line when called upon. This is the lightest 590 rod I have ever cast, and believe me, I have cast the majority of top line rods out there. All in all a great rod combined with great service.
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 !
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 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™
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 8 weeks from ordering to delivery. If you have a special occasion or a trip date to meet please contact us.
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.
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
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