The Deschutes Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 0" 6-wt 2 Piece Medium Action

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Power Meets Precision—Built for Big Flies and Bigger Water

Built for Bigger Water and Bolder Bugs

At 8' 0" and 6-weight, the Deschutes is made for anglers who fish wide rivers, larger trout, and more aggressive rigs. Its backbone comes from the Dickerson 8014 taper, a robust and responsive design known for handling larger flies and longer casts without sacrificing feel. When conditions call for hopper-dropper setups, foam bugs, or multi-nymph rigs, this rod answers with confidence.

The Dickerson 8014: Classic Strength in Bamboo

The 8014 taper delivers a smooth, progressive flex with a firm mid-section and quick recovery. It casts dry flies with authority and turns over heavy leaders and multi-fly rigs with ease. It’s not a broomstick—it’s still bamboo, still soulful—but it’s got the muscle for bigger presentations and breezy afternoons.

Waters That Call for the Deschutes

This rod is built for places like the Lower Deschutes River in Oregon, where trout eat big bugs, the wind whips across basalt canyons, and casts demand both reach and finesse. It’s ideal for float trips, bank fishing, and any situation where your fly box leans toward stimulators, hoppers, and stoneflies. It’s also a great crossover rod for smallmouth and light warmwater fishing.

Rod Details & Craftsmanship

Strong, balanced, and beautifully built—the Deschutes is made to handle more, cast farther, and still feel like bamboo should.

Specifications:

• Length: 8' 0"

• Line Weight: 6-wt

• Taper: Dickerson 8014

• Action: Medium

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

Features:

• Hand-split, hand-planed Tonkin bamboo blank

• Burled hardwood reel seat

• Full Wells 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 Deschutes?

This is the bamboo rod for anglers who fish with purpose—bigger flies, bigger rivers, and bigger fish. It has the power to deliver, the finesse to land softly, and the soul of a rod that’s meant to be fished, not admired on the wall. If you want a rod that can do more, the Deschutes is ready.