Beaverhead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'0" 4-wt | Payne 98 Taper

The Beaverhead: Built for the Backcountry, Crafted for Legend.

Experience the Unmatched Feel of a Proven Payne Taper. Trusted by Thousands. For Over 23 Years.

Mastering the Wilderness, Cast by Cast.

For anglers who chase solitude and the thrill of wild trout in untouched terrain, the Beaverhead is your indispensable partner.

This rod was meticulously designed for the backcountry — a compact, confident 7'0" 4-weight that thrives in tight quarters, narrow freestone creeks, and hidden tributaries.

Every cast counts when you're pushing deep into rugged landscapes, and the Beaverhead delivers the precise control and acute sensitivity needed to make those moments count.

The Soul of Perfection: The Legendary Payne 98 Taper

At its core, the Beaverhead is a faithful homage to the legendary Payne 98 taper. E.F. Payne is universally revered for crafting some of the most elegant and beloved bamboo rods ever made, and the Payne 98 is a testament to his genius.

It's a versatile design with a wonderfully smooth, medium action that loads with exquisite grace, delivering surprising power and remarkable accuracy for its size.

This taper rewards quiet hands and thoughtful fishing, flexing deeply for effortless roll casts and providing ample backbone for presenting dry flies, nymphs, and small hoppers with unmatched finesse.

Where Your Adventure Begins: The Beaverhead's Domain

This rod truly shines in environments where the journey is as important as the catch. Picture the upper Beaverhead River in Montana, where willows and tight seams demand technical, intuitive 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, or where you pick apart pockets from the bank or wade into dense, productive water.

The Beaverhead is your steadfast ally, making every backcountry exploration feel even more personal and deeply rewarding.

Unrivaled Craftsmanship, Forged Over Decades.

Every Beaverhead is a testament to our 23-year legacy of delivering exceptional bamboo rods. We oversee each step of its creation, from the careful selection and hand-splitting of premium Tonkin bamboo to its precise hand-planing and meticulous assembly.

Our long-standing partnerships with expert artisans ensure that every detail – from the durable burled hardwood reel seat and ergonomic Western-style cork grip to the pristine agate stripping guide and uniform double-foot snake guides – meets our exacting standards for both beauty and performance.

This unwavering commitment has led to thousands of rods sold and countless satisfied anglers relying on Headwaters in the wild.

Specifications:

• Length: 7' 0"

• Line Weight: 4-wt

• Taper: Legendary Payne 98

• Action: Medium, Smooth, Versatile

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

What's Included:

• Hand-split, hand-planed Tonkin bamboo blank

• Burled hardwood reel seat

• Western-style cork grip

• Agate stripping guide

• Double-foot snake guides

• Protective Cotton rod sock and durable Cordura tube

The Headwaters Confidence:

• 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: Wiggle it, cast it, fish it. If you're not absolutely thrilled, return it.

• Lifetime Warranty: On any workmanship issue for the original owner. We stand behind our legacy.

• Fast Shipping: Your next adventure arrives quickly.

Series Options:

• Favorite: One-tip rod ($500)

• Deluxe: Two-tip rod ($600)

• Kit: Deluxe rod + premium reel, line, and 18 flies ($800)

Why the Beaverhead Belongs on Your Next Expedition:

If your best days on the water are spent seeking solitude and wild trout in untouched creeks, the Beaverhead is unequivocally your rod. Light, accurate, and incredibly responsive, it's the kind of rod that makes backcountry fishing feel profoundly personal.

Whether you're chasing elusive wild trout in high country streams or finding hidden blue lines on the map, the Beaverhead is expertly built to go wherever your passion leads you, delivering the pure feel and craftsmanship only true bamboo can offer—all backed by our two-decade legacy and priced to be fished, not just admired.