Swift Epic test cast

Test casted the Epic 580 today. 

Rio Gold #5 line. Abel Creek #1 reel was the perfect reel for this light five weight rod. 

The rod has a pretty fast taper and very light weight. It's very accurate in close and medium distances. The tip loads easy and it's crisp and precise. Very delicate presentations glass is known for. Plenty of reserve power in the butt section.

For longer distances I felt that I needed more load (#6 line) to get into the butt section for efective casts. Off the tip casts work well in close and medium distances, are fun and easy to do with the Epic 580. 

If you're a graphite guy that wants to try the "feel" of fiberglass, and looking for a rod to make some very precise and smooth casts ( with big dries, nymphs or streamers), the Epic 580 is one fiberglass rod you should consider.

 

 

T.F.M. Swift Epic

Carl McNeil of Swift Fly Fishing sent this gorgeus Epic 580 blank to be built and then demoed through Cameron Mortenson with his T.F.M. Rod Loan Program. 

The rod will be casted and fished across the US and will help people decide on what blank to choose for that one-of-a-kind fly rod.
 

The T.F.M. Swift Epic 580 was fitted to be a true "workhorse" of a five weight. It features Snake Brand Universal snake guides, chestnut silk wraps, a Lemke black anodized reel seat and walnut wood spacer. Grip is a flor grade half wells hand turned in the shop. 

I'm looking forward to see and build more of these beauties in the future!

Feel free to inquire about an Epic blank/build and thank you for looking at my work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.F.M. Epic. Work in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sage Z-Axis 596-4

This is the type of project you'll probably wonder why I'll never do again..

A good friend of mine asked me if I would rebuild his favorite five weight that was previously build by somebody else. 

The guides used weared out and ended up with some broken fingernails after stripping everything off  (guides and original wraps and inscription wich were quite big). 

Cleaned up the handle and gave it a new shape. Overall, I think it came out great and that it looks pretty sharp. 

I'm very happy with the result although I have to admit I never really believed it will came out like this. This rod had some serious wear and tear but I'm glad it's now "back in shape".

Thank you all for looking at my work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.F.M. Epic rod build

Recently two Epic rod blanks arrived from New Zealand. The 476 salsa and the 580 natural. The salsa blank is intended to be built as a shop demo rod.

All the parts needed for the T.F.M. Epic build have been put together so I'm really excited to start working on the 580 natural that will be included in the T.F.M. Rod Loan Program.

  

 Stay close for some more shop news and to see how this T.F.M Epic rod build progresses.

Epic Fly Rod Blanks

Carl McNeil of OnTheFly New Zealand and his freshly new born fly fishing company, Swift Fly Fishing, have recently released a totally new line of fiberglass rod blanks called "Epic".

These state-of-the-art "high-modulus" unidirectional S2 fiberglass blanks offer advanced performances due to their faster tapers, faster recovery and fiber construction.

 

They come in three different models (476, 580 and 686) and different stunning colours to choose from.

The latest addition to the Epic blank line is the so called "So Blue" Epic blank as well as the new 480 blank model.

 
More detailed information about these new exciting blanks and their availability can be found on the company's website.

I am proud and honored to have been officially listed as a certified "Epic Rod Builder". 

Check out Swift Fly Fishing.