Epic 3wt - 370 FastGlass® Fly Rod Building Kit
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glosterboy
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I've built a Epic 476 and love it. I didn't by the kit just the blank so cant comment on that but If it all comes from Epic I'm sure it'll be top quality. I don't think you can go wrong at that price.
The perceived wisdom is to buy a cheap blank and have a go at that first but its really not that difficult.
My first build was on a Harrison blank whilst its not perfect I'm very happy with it.
There's loads of good advice on here and elsewhere on the net. If you're still nervous about having a go watch a few youtube videos and then decide.
The perceived wisdom is to buy a cheap blank and have a go at that first but its really not that difficult.
My first build was on a Harrison blank whilst its not perfect I'm very happy with it.
There's loads of good advice on here and elsewhere on the net. If you're still nervous about having a go watch a few youtube videos and then decide.
JayP
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If this is being shipped from outside the EU bear in mind there's a good chance you'll get hit for import duty/ VAT/ handling fee which will add about £60 to the landed price.
There are loads of YouTube vids that will get you going and the hardest part will be mixing, applying and keeping the resin dust-free as it cures.
Rob Edmunds
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My good friend is actually in the process of building 2 of the exact rods ( one for me, the other for himself)....and he has a couple of other Epic Rods and Blue Halo's being a "Glass Geek".
We have both held the "naked" blank and given it a waggle, and I know you can't really tell much without eyes, handle or a line on it, but it seems very nice....fittings are very good .....we think the kit is good value, and good quality.
We have both held the "naked" blank and given it a waggle, and I know you can't really tell much without eyes, handle or a line on it, but it seems very nice....fittings are very good .....we think the kit is good value, and good quality.
petevicar
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Epic make good stuff.
The kits are supposed to be really good with everything you need and full instructions.
It's the perfect way to get into rod building however you should be careful you may become addicted.
The kits are supposed to be really good with everything you need and full instructions.
It's the perfect way to get into rod building however you should be careful you may become addicted.
I have been trying to find Tax information. what a pain. Keeping it dust-free could be interesting.
Do you know how much the tax added to your purchase? Is £60 about right?
Rob Edmunds
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Sorry I'm not sure...my mate Nick purchased them both ...I'll ask
thanks, I am sure Jayp is correct but would love to know
JayP
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This is what I use for calculating import fees and it's pretty spot on, you'll need to add an £8 handling fee too to the final amount
Import Duty Calculator
Calculate import duty and taxes in the web-based calculator. It's fast and free to try and covers over 100 destinations worldwide.
www.simplyduty.com
I thought I had found a great bargain. The Tax is killer, I don't think I'll be able to fly that one by the Wife.This is what I use for calculating import fees and it's pretty spot on, you'll need to add an £8 handling fee too to the final amount
Import Duty Calculator
Calculate import duty and taxes in the web-based calculator. It's fast and free to try and covers over 100 destinations worldwide.
petevicar
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morayfisher
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I come clean, but only if she asksWow that's a new one. Telling the wife about fishing purchases.
Doesn’t Mick Bell (Bloke rods?) do a very affordable glass kit.
Not an Epic but affordable and easily available.
that's where I went wrongWow that's a new one. Telling the wife about fishing purchases.
glosterboy
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if we're talking import duties watch out which courier is used. If they have an agreement in this country with the post office then the handling fee is about a £10. If not you can be looking at whatever the courier wants to charge £30 to £40 isn't unusual.
USPS (USA) have the agreement with the post office, if its another courier buyer beware.
USPS (USA) have the agreement with the post office, if its another courier buyer beware.
dougieb
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I saw the 370 kit that other day and was tempted. There is a code that will give you a further 10% off which just about covers the postage. Like you, the import duty put me off. Still, if you get he full kit and it costs you £270 then it's still a bit of a bargain. I do wish they were available directly in the UK. I can thoroughly recommend the CTS quartz blanks, CTS made the first gen Epics before they moved production.
dougieb
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I've built a 476 and in my opinion it's a bit faster/stiffer than I was expecting
looking like just over £300. Delivery £46 tax and Duty £60 +
Not an Epic but highly renowned, Taniwha Rodworks have both their olive and grey S-fibreglass rods on sale for next few days, at a price that doesn’t cover the cost of the components. Part customised insofar as you choose reel seat and agate stripper. Stocks running low.
Personally, even having made several rods, the thought of making a rod based on an expensive blank and it ends in the “it’s ok, but not quite as good as it might be” category, makes the purchase of the Taniwha, as opposed to construction, a no-brainer.
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