ONLY TWO Steffen Brothers rods
remain in the Fly Rod Shop
ONLY TWO Steffen Brothers rods
remain in the Fly Rod Shop
Sweetwater Fly Rods
Artistic Designs in Custom Fly Rods for Ladies & Gentlemen since 1976
Customers are my greatest asset. Thanks for being one!
Happy New Year
Now that the holidays are behind us and things have slowed a bit,
I would like to extend a heart-felt THANK YOU to all of the special customers that had confidence in my craftsmanship through purchasing fly rods all through 2025. It was a record year for me in my one-person operation and I greatly appreciate your trust.
Here's wishing a safe and prosperous New Year to All.
GOD BLESS us everyone.
CONTACT: Charlie at 540.691.6290
or e-mail to sweetwaterflyrod@aol.com
for any additional Information....!!
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EPIC 580 AMBER "Fastglass II" 8'0" 5wt - #23515
Sorry, this rod has been previously sold to a gentleman in Nebraska. But more can be made!
This rod has a Lemke up-locking reel seat in anodized champagne w/Bocote wood insert - 7" FLOR grade cork grip in a modified Half-Wells design - 12mm stripping guide with bright Nickel Snake Brand snake guides and standard tip top - Guide wraps are 100% silk - Epoxy finish protects thread work and decal areas.
Each ferrule pair has small white alignment dots for easier assembly. Complete with a 2" Clear Creek aluminum tube and rod bag. Total weight: 4.0 oz.









