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"You'll Never Fish an Ordinary Fly Rod Again"
Born & Bred In New Zealand - Fished the World Over
Available in 4, 5, and 6 weight FastGlass options, there's a Blackout Edition for every 'glass enthusiast.
Featuring a stunning jet black finish, black guides, and gold accents, these rods are as collectible as they are functional.
SHOP COLLECTIONGusty, but Graceful - Epic of New Zealand has created a niche by making fly rods like no others"
Experience the Epic Difference
Since our inception, Epic has been a driving force of innovation in this industry. That’s why our name has become synonymous with obsessive design. Every detail matters, we’re a brand built for the outdoors.
Obsessive Design
Design Details
THESE ARE SOME OF THE INNOVATIONS THAT SET US APART
Fuji Tangle Free Titanium Stripper Guides
Self Locating Hood - Hard Anodize Finish
Surefit Ferrule System - Immediate Section Replacement
Industry Leading Nano-Tech Graphene Resin System
If Performance Glass Is Your Gig
LOVE IT OR RETURN IT GUARANTEE
Fish your Epic fly rod for 30 days. If you don't think it's the best fly rod you've ever owned, we'll take it back - no questions asked.
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What the Pro's have to say
Kirk Deeter
Gutsy but graceful
"Epic of New Zealand has created a niche by making fly rods like no others"
Field & Stream
The Epic Reference 476 Fastglass fly rod is a dream to fish
"An absolute pocket rocket, the Epic Reference 476 Fastglass fly rod is a dream to fish on small, technical trout streams. The rod lands flies accurately and delicately—and it has an impressive backbone for a stick this light".
Macauley Lord. IFFF Master Casting Instructor. Author.
Life Changing
"This fly rod is a magnificent achievement, I sing it's praises to every serious fly rodder I know"
Bob Mallard. Author, Writer, Reviewer. USA
Exceeded all Expectations
"Exceeded all expectations in every way"
Ian Cole. Guide. Casting Instructor. New Zealand
The quintessential fly rod
"This is an example of what the quinessential fly rod should be"
Mike Reingruber, Author, Angler USA
This is where quality lives
"The build quality on this Studio Built Fly Rod is phenomenal"
You've seen us in
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"An absolute pocket rocket, the Epic Reference 476 Fastglass fly rod is a dream to fish on small, technical trout streams. The rod lands flies accurately and delicately—and it has an impressive backbone for a stick this light"
Field & Stream Magazine - Voted "Best Small Stream Fly Rod" Epic 476
Latest Blog Blosts
Pick Up Lines - Tips to Improve Your Fly Fishing & Fly Casting
Pick Up Lines – Joe Mahler. Like the first spoken words when meeting someone new, so are the first movements of a fly cast. Did the cast begin smoothly and effortlessly, or did it start with a sudd...
Fly Selection & other Tactics to Outsmart Wary Fish
Fly selection is more than just choosing a pattern that looks pretty—it involves observing the conditions, understanding fish behaviour, and making strategic adjustments on the water. Let's look ...
5 Essential Fly Fishing Knots You May Have Overlooked
Duncan Loop The Duncan loop is and adjustable loop knot formed from the uni knot. It is useful when you want to allow your subsurface flies to have more action, and it is handy for rigging a movabl...
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