The Beaverhead Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 0" 4-wt 2 Piece Medium Action

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Built for the Backcountry—The Beaverhead Brings Bamboo to Wild Water

Designed for Tight Spaces and Stealth

At 7' 0" and 4-weight, the Beaverhead is a compact, confident rod for anglers who fish tight water and love pushing deep into rugged terrain. It’s based on the classic Payne 98 taper, a beloved design with a medium action that loads with grace and delivers surprising power for its size.

Whether you’re fishing narrow freestone creeks or sneaking into hidden tributaries, this rod gives you the control and sensitivity you need to make every cast count.

The Taper: Payne 98 Precision

The Payne 98 taper is revered for its versatility in short-range situations. It flexes deeply for accurate roll casts and offers the backbone needed for dry flies, light nymphs, and small hoppers. It’s a taper that rewards quiet hands and thoughtful fishing.

Where the Beaverhead Belongs

This rod shines in places like the upper Beaverhead in Montana, where willows and tight seams demand technical casting. It’s a joy to fish on any small to mid-sized stream where you’re more likely to be ducking branches than double hauling. If you like picking apart water from the bank or wading into dense pocket water, the Beaverhead is your ally.

Rod Details & Craftsmanship

Each Beaverhead is handcrafted with premium Tonkin bamboo, balanced for comfort, and built to last.

Specifications:

• Length: 7' 0"

• Line Weight: 4-wt

• Taper: Payne 98

• Action: Medium

• Configuration: 2-piece with either 1 or 2 tip sections

Features:

• Hand-split, hand-planed Tonkin bamboo blank

• Burled hardwood reel seat

• Western-style cork grip

• Agate stripping guide

• Double-foot snake guides

• Cotton rod sock and Cordura tube

• 30-day trial and lifetime warranty

Series Options:

• Favorite – One-tip rod

• Deluxe – Two-tip rod

• Kit – Deluxe rod + reel, line, and 18 flies

Why Choose the Beaverhead?

This is the rod for the angler who loves the path less traveled. It’s light, accurate, and incredibly responsive — the kind of rod that makes backcountry fishing feel even more personal. Whether you’re catching wild trout in high country streams or chasing blue lines on the map, the Beaverhead is built to go wherever you do.