the waters beckon and I can't resist

enhance your time on the water fishing a classic bamboo fly rod

bamboo fly rods

"The natural tone, attractive windings, cork, and fittings; and flawless finish--impressive."

"I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth, graceful action."

"It greatly improves your accuracy, especially at short distances."

"A great way to get into bamboo--affordable and well made."

"Allows fly fishermen to feel good about the renewable, sustainably sourced rod they're casting."

Introducing Modern Classic Bamboo Rods

Bamboo Fly Rods Bamboo Fly Rods

Bamboo Fly Rod, Reel, and Line Outfits Bamboo Fly Rod, Reel, and Line Outfits

Bamboo Spinning and Baitcasting Rods Bamboo Spinning and Baitcasting Rods

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Free Shipping

On all orders over $100
to US destinations.

30-Day Guarantee

Wiggle it, cast it, fish it
for up to 30 days.

Free Returns

Exchange or return for free. Contact us for return label.

Lifetime Warranty

On any workmanship issue
for original owner.

What is Headwaters Bamboo all about?

Headwaters Bamboo has been making classic fly fishing equipment since 2002. From bamboo fishing rods to classic fly reels, lines, and other accessories, our mission is to provide modern classic gear at an exceptional price and quality to outfit memorable fly angling excursions. Welcome! Look around and let us know if we can help you create new memories fishing classic bamboo.

Questions?

Not sure which bamboo rod is for you?

Take our bamboo rod finder quiz, and we'll match you with the perfect bamboo fly rod.

We'll ask three quick questions and you'll be done in 30 seconds or less.

As a bonus, we'll give you a personal coupon code for a free St. Joe Fly Reel with the purchase of any bamboo fly rod!

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Six Reasons to Try Headwaters Bamboo

Fishing bamboo is a thrill that everyone should experience. We'd like for you to give it a try. Here's our list of why you'll love fishing a Headwaters Bamboo rod.

1. Buttery-smooth precision casting.

The parabolic flex resulting in a hinge action will turn your casts into powerful and precise presentations.

Casting bamboo will help you become a better angler.

Feel that smooth action when you flick your wrist to cast? That's the beauty of fishing bamboo.

2. Exquisite craftsmanship.

Each Headwaters Bamboo is hand split and hand planed to micro tolerances.

From the tip to the butt section each bamboo rod is made up of six perfectly shaped tapered triangular strips glued and bundled to form a hexagonal rod, the backbone of a quality fishing instrument.

3. Finely detailed components and finish.

Come for the fishing. Stay for the aesthetic.

The glistening spar varnish. The elegant agate guide. The windings wrapped uniformly. The precision reelseats. The expertly formed Portuguese cork grips. All come together in a rod that looks as good as it fishes.

Fine fit and finish for a rod that lasts a lifetime--or more!

4. Sustainable.

We're all enamored with this planet earth. What can you do to protect our home?

Fish bamboo, of course! Bamboo is pretty unique in how it grows, how often it can be harvested, and how it helps the earth breathe.

When you fish a Headwaters Bamboo rod you are helping to keep this planet a livable place for us all.

5. Reasonable.

Contemporary bamboo rods going for upwards of $3,000 and having to painfully wait a year or more for the rod? Crazy, but it doesn't have to be that way.

At Headwaters Bamboo our rods are reasonably priced at six times less expensive! And a reasonable wait time. Most rods ship same or next day. If we are out of stock, the wait is typically no more than a month.