Rods, Reels and Fly Lines

  • Fly Line Ratings / Weights

    Information on correct AFFTA fly line ratings. Weights in Grains and Grams https://swiftflyfishing.com/blogs/news/floating-fly-lines-vs-sinking-fly-lines-the-affta-system-for-rating-fly-line-weights
  • How to switch your fly reel retrieve direction from left to right-hand.

    Epic Fly Rods: How to Change the Backcountry Fly Reel Retrieve Direction If you are an avid angler who loves exploring the backcountry with your fly rod, you understand the importance of having a reel that suits your dominant hand. Fortunately, with Epic Fly Rods, changing the retrieve direction...
  • What fly line should I choose?

    Simple. Choose one of our Epic Glasslines. All our rods and blanks are designed to cast AFFMA fly lines of the designation to match our rods. I.e - if it's a 686 rod you are enquiring about - choose a 6wt line We do not recommend overweight fly lines (apart from our Bandit, with will cast just a...
  • What fly reel should I choose for a certain rod?

    To be frank - it really doesn't matter. Just choose a fly reel that you like. Follow your bliss. It's all down to personal preference. The whole balancing a fly rod on your finger with a certain reel is quite frankly - a load of rubbish. The forces, inertia and perceived weight on a fly rod in p...
  • You don't make a 4wt weight forward?

    No, no we don't. We figure if you are looking for a 4wt fly line this size is clearly a presentation line. We make an excellent 4wt double taper - its perfect, and can be found here