This is actually the first Epic graphite rod that I built. I have tried them, and I really like them. This is the latest generation, and it really shines with a line on it. Appointed with an uplocking seat with spacer turned from sea drenched black oak, and a reversed Ritz grip with a straight nose. Silk wraps in warm brown tones and a sweet old Loop Model 1.5. This is such a timeless set up, what can go wrong...