Victory John Day 8' 6" 7-wt Medium Action Bamboo Fly Rod BLANK

Many do-it-yourselfers want to build their own bamboo rod but do not want to build the blank. If this fits your profile, bamboo blanks from Headwaters may be just the thing for you. With our blanks, you can outfit it with the hardware that you like and can be fishing bamboo in no time. Blanks are offered as follows:
  • Includes rod sock
  • One coat of Spar Varnish

Inspired by the John Day River in Eastern Oregon, this bamboo rod is designed for light salmon and steelhead fishing in larger waters. This medium action rod handles dry fly presentations with finesse. Fighting all sizes of freshwater fish with this bamboo rod is all in a days work.

  • Dickerson 8615 taper, 5.4 oz.
  • Medium flex action
  • Three piece with nickel-silver ferrules
  • Two matched tip sections
  • Genuine hand-split and hand-planed Tonkin bamboo

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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.



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