Crafted in collaboration with the seasoned anglers at Epic Waters, the NAM REN Epic Waters Spey Fly Rod series is a tribute to the North American steelhead experience. Designed by guides who’ve spent decades swinging flies through the legendary canyons, rainforests, and tidewaters of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, this rod family channels every hard-earned lesson into an elite spey tool.
With two versatile models, the Epic Waters series covers everything from floating line finesse to sink-tip brute force. Featuring the unique REN graphite blank known for its featherweight strength and responsive flex, these 6-piece rods are travel-ready workhorses built for anglers who live for the swing. Whether you’re skating dries on the Kispiox or dredging leeches on the Hoh, the Epic Waters series was made to meet every moment with balance, feedback, and precision.
Model 7127-6 – “The All-Arounder”
Length: 12'7"
Line Weight: AFTM #7
Pieces: 6
Purpose: The do-it-all steelhead rod, equally capable with dry flies, hair wings, or heavier tips—your one-rod quiver from summer runs to early winter missions.
Model 8117-6 – “The Coastal Hammer”
Length: 11'7"
Line Weight: AFTM #8
Pieces: 6
Purpose: Built for the deep game. Designed to punch heavy tips and big bugs through wind, rain, and tide-influenced coastal flows. Packs power without sacrificing feel.
Blank Construction: REN graphite with medium-deep flex profile
Action: Progressive and responsive for versatile casting
Rod Finish: Dark matte aesthetic with premium hardware
Ideal Use: Steelhead fisheries across North America
Feature | 7127-6 | 8117-6 |
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Length | 12'7" | 11'7" |
Line Weight | #7 AFTM | #8 AFTM |
Pieces | 6 | 6 |
Ideal Use | All-around steelheading | Coastal winter steelhead |
Rod Action | Medium-deep, responsive | Powerful, deep flex with finesse |
Recommended Use | Hair wings, dry flies, sink tips | Heavy tips, big flies, cold weather casting |
Style No. | NAM-EW-71276 | NAM-EW-81176 |
NAM REN Epic Waters Spey Rods are built for North American steelhead. Two 6-piece models tuned for dry flies, sink tips, and coastal winter fishing.