★ Most Popular · The Henrys Fork
The bamboo rod you keep meaning to buy.
Hand-planed Tonkin cane on the Paul H. Young Para 14 taper. Direct from the workshop, no dealers and no markup chain. The rod most anglers start with, and the one they keep reaching for.
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Why this rod
Where most anglers start.
The Henrys Fork of the Snake is one of the most demanding trout rivers in the country. Long flats, wary fish, and presentations that have to be perfect. This rod was built for exactly that water, and it turns out that is exactly the water most of us fish on our best days.
At 7 foot 9 in a 5-weight, the Para 14 taper loads deep and unhurried. It does not punch line, it carries it, and it lays a fly down with almost no disturbance. On fine tippet over a rising fish, that difference is the whole game.
Anglers who have fished a lot of bamboo tend to reach for a Para 14 when the fishing gets serious. It is a fine first cane rod and a rod you will not outgrow.
The build
Made the way a bamboo rod should be.
| Length | 7′9″ |
|---|---|
| Line weight | 5-weight |
| Action | Medium, slow deep load |
| Taper | Paul H. Young Para 14 |
| Sections | 2-piece, 2 tips (Deluxe) |
| Reel seat | Knurled double-locking downlocking, stabilized burled maple insert |
| Grip | Ultra-fine cork |
| Stripping guide | Red agate |
| Guides & wraps | Hard chrome, deep burgundy thread, black tip |
| Rod tube | Cordura, rod sock included |
Hand-planed to the standard that has defined Headwaters rods since 2002. Every rod is built in small batches and sold direct, which is the only reason a rod this good lands near $420.00 instead of $1,500 with a year’s wait.
From anglers who own one
“This is my third Headwaters rod. Each one has impressed me well above its price point. My first one was bought 18 years ago and is still in superb shape after many days on the water. I’ve cast much more expensive rods which aren’t finished as nicely and don’t fish as well. I really appreciate the value and quality of these rods.”
Josh K., verified buyer
“Bought a Headwaters rod as my first bamboo rod years ago and still love it. I own 5 other bamboo rods now and have cast so many more. This rod is still one of my favorites. Great way to get into bamboo at a great price.”
Bill Z., verified buyer
“Great bamboo rod for the money, action is as described. Finish and wraps are good. Comes in a sock and nice case.”
Charles D., verified buyer
Fish it for 30 days. On us.
Take it to your water. If it is not the rod you have been waiting for, send it back for a full refund. Every Headwaters rod also carries a lifetime warranty on the build. The risk is ours, not yours.
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