Timeless Craftsmanship and Unmatched Value

Answer the Call of the Waters

we connect you to the water, the tradition, and a story worth telling—without the long wait or high price tag.

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"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."

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for up to 30 days.

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Lifetime Warranty

On any workmanship issue
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Featured Products

Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rod Collection [2 Tips]

$490.00

The Kit: Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rod Outfit

$640.00

FlexGlass Modern S-2 Fiberglass Fly Rod Collection

$240.00

Favorite Series Bamboo Fly Rod Collection [1 Tip]

$425.00

Why Bamboo? Why Headwaters?

There’s an art to fly fishing—an unspoken rhythm between angler and water. We craft our rods to honor that tradition, blending classic aesthetics with modern performance.

Unlike competitors charging $1,500-$4,000, we offer handcrafted bamboo rods for just $425-$740, without the long wait times. With each cast, you hold history in your hands—without breaking the bank.

Questions?

Check Out Our Buyer's Guide

Not sure which rod model is right for you? Click the link below to go to our simple six- question buyers' guide to get you set up with the perfect Headwaters Bamboo Fly Rod.

And if you need more information, feel free to call 208.789.4391 or chat online. We're happy to help!

Buyers' Guide

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.