NFC Fund-Raising Raffle (Epic 476-5 FastGlass Packlight Fly Rod)

NFC Executive Director Bob Mallard fishing an Epic 476-5 Packlight fly rod in the New Hampshire backcountry. (Emily Bastian)

A favorite of NFC Executive Director Bob Mallard, Epic’s 7’6” 4-weight 5-piece Studio Built FastGlass Packlight fly rod is the ultimate backcountry stream fly rod. At less than 20 inches, the Packlight can easily fit into the side of a daypack for backcountry fishing, or on the side of a backpack for multi-day excursions.

An extremely versatile rod, the Packlight is not too long or too short, and suited for both small streams and large streams. And the 4-weight configuration can handle a broad range of flies, while not overwhelming small trout or being too light for larger fish.

The salsa colored blank with contrasting black cap-and-ring over cork reel seat and dark gunmetal guides make this one of the coolest looking fly rods made. The Unidirectional S2 Glass , the rod is faster and stronger than e-glass or standard s-glass, and dampens better.

A $995 value, NFC will be selling just 100 tickets. The winner will be drawn when all tickets have sold.

Click Here to Purchase a Single Ticket ($20)

Click Here to Purchase Three Tickets ($50)

Special thanks to our friends at Swift Fly Fishing and MidCurrent for making this happen.

Note: NFC uses a digital raffle ticket to save money and trees - wild native fish like canopy. You will receive your ticket(s) via email, and your name and number(s) will be added to a spreadsheet for reference. The winner will be drawn using numbered wooden coins and contacted via email. A video of the drawing will be posted on the NFC website and Facebook pages, noting only the first name and state of the winner. We ask that the winner please send us a picture of them and the rod. The winner will be required to pay shipping and insurance. All proceeds go to fund NFC conservation initiatives.