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## Homepage

- [Headwaters Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/site-root.html): Experience Headwaters Bamboo. Since 2002, we've delivered thousands of premium rods built to iconic Dickerson, Payne, & Young tapers at unmatched value. Fish a legend. (934 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [discount/graduate30/index.html](/content/discount/graduate30/index.html) (934 words)
- [policies/terms-of-service/index.html](/content/policies/terms-of-service/index.html) (3,386 words)
- [Rogue Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium Fast Action | Phillipson Peerless Taper](/content/collections/all/products/deluxe-series-rogue-7-6-5-wt-medium-fast-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The Rogue 7'6" 5-wt medium fast action bamboo fly rod built on the Phillipson Peerless taper. Perfect for anglers transitioning from graphite to bamboo. (854 words)
- [Sinking Tip Fly Line](/content/collections/all/products/sinking-tip-fly-line/index.html): Buy Sinking Tip Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (285 words)
- [Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/all/products/deluxe-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Named Best Affordable Bamboo Fly Rod 2026. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods on classic tapers. No dealer markup, no wait list. One honest price from $600, with a 30-day trial and lifetime warranty. (456 words)
- [Metolius Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium | Leonard 49 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/deluxe-series-metolius-7-6-5-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The 5-weight for technical spring creek water. The Metolius is one of the coldest, clearest rivers in the Pacific Northwest - a spring creek that comes out of the ground already cold, running through ponderosa pine flats with wild rainbow trout that have seen enough anglers to be selective. It's not beginner water, and (577 words)
- [Umpqua Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 6-wt Medium Fast | Powell B Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/umpqua-bamboo-fly-rod-86-6-wt-medium-fast-powell-b-taper.html): Big water. Big fish. Light enough to fish all day. The Umpqua is one of Oregon's big-shouldered rivers, home to hard-fighting summer steelhead and the kind of wild trout that chase streamers. A 6-weight is the tool for that water. It throws a weighted fly or a big dry, cuts through wind, and turns a strong fish that wo (594 words)
- [Double Taper Fly Line](/content/collections/all/products/double-taper-fly-line/index.html): Buy Double Taper Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (297 words)
- [McCloud Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 3-wt Medium | Gary Howells Taper](/content/collections/all/products/mccloud-bamboo-fly-rod-73-3-wt-medium-fast-gary-howells-taper.html): A refined 3-weight that packs down. The McCloud runs off Mount Shasta through deep canyon and forest. The best of it is not the water you park next to. It is the water you walk into, where wild trout hold in flat runs and watch a fly land before they decide. That fishing rewards a light rod and a soft touch. At 7'3" in (651 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/eb-series-fly-line/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (376 words)
- [pages/makers-price/index.html](/content/pages/makers-price/index.html) (476 words)
- [Metolius Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium | Leonard 49 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/deluxe-series-metolius-7-6-5-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The 5-weight for technical spring creek water. The Metolius is one of the coldest, clearest rivers in the Pacific Northwest - a spring creek that comes out of the ground already cold, running through ponderosa pine flats with wild rainbow trout that have seen enough anglers to be selective. It's not beginner water, and (577 words)
- [Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Headwaters Bamboo builds affordable bamboo fly rods, direct from the maker. Genuine hand-split, hand-planed Tonkin cane. Classic tapers from Payne, Dickerson, Young, Granger, and Garrison. Priced from $400 to $800, most models in stock, with a 30-day trial and a lifetime warranty. ★ Named Best Affordable Bamboo Fly Rod (741 words)
- [John Day Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 7-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 8615 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/john-day-8-6-7-wt-medium-fast-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): The John Day: an 8'6" 7-weight bamboo fly rod on the Dickerson 8615 taper. Fighting butt and three pieces, built for summer steelhead and water the finesse rods are not meant for. Backed for life. (908 words)
- [Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders](/content/collections/all/products/bugaboo-hipster-waders/index.html): Buy Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders for only $95.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (365 words)
- [Yellowstone Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 5-wt Medium | Garrison 209 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/yellowstone-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft-5wt-medium-garrison-209.html): Garrison's 5-weight. Ready for anywhere. Everett Garrison approached bamboo rod design with an engineer's precision. Where most makers worked by feel, Garrison calculated. His tapers are among the most studied in the history of the craft, and the 209 is a 5-weight that shows you why. At 8 feet, it reaches further than  (538 words)
- [Water Temperature and Trout Behavior: What Every Angler Should Know](/content/blogs/news/water-temperature-and-trout-behavior-what-every-angler-should-know-4.html): Water Temperature and Trout Behavior: What Every Angler Should Know Whether it’s early spring, the height of summer, or the edge of fall, understanding water temperature is one of the simplest and smartest ways to fish more effectively. I learned this the slow way. For years I blamed my fly box for days the water had a (746 words)
- [Metolius Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium | Leonard 49 Taper](/content/products/deluxe-series-metolius-7-6-5-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The 5-weight for technical spring creek water. The Metolius is one of the coldest, clearest rivers in the Pacific Northwest - a spring creek that comes out of the ground already cold, running through ponderosa pine flats with wild rainbow trout that have seen enough anglers to be selective. It's not beginner water, and (577 words)
- [Line It! Ready-to-Fish Service](/content/collections/all-1/products/line-it/index.html): This product DOES NOT include the reel. You need to purchase the reel as well.  Every rod that ships with a Clark Fork reel arrives bare. Line It! turns it into a setup that's ready to fish the day it lands. We spool it with a matched fly line and backing, add a leader, tippet, and a fly selection, and rig it so all yo (117 words)
- [Beaverhead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 98 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/beaverhead-payne-98-bamboo-rod-7ft0-4wt/index.html): Explore the Beaverhead: Payne 98 bamboo fly rod for wild backcountry streams. Precise, smooth & proven by Headwaters' 23-year legacy. Get yours today! (703 words)
- [Umpqua Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 6-wt Medium Fast | Powell B Taper](/content/collections/all/products/umpqua-bamboo-fly-rod-86-6-wt-medium-fast-powell-b-taper.html): Big water. Big fish. Light enough to fish all day. The Umpqua is one of Oregon's big-shouldered rivers, home to hard-fighting summer steelhead and the kind of wild trout that chase streamers. A 6-weight is the tool for that water. It throws a weighted fly or a big dry, cuts through wind, and turns a strong fish that wo (594 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line](/content/collections/all/products/eb-series-fly-line/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (308 words)
- [Neversink Bamboo Fly Rod 6'0" 2-wt Medium | Degere Special Taper](/content/collections/all/products/neversink-bamboo-fly-rod-6ft-2wt-medium-degere-special.html): For water that doesn't need a 5-weight. There are streams you know where a standard trout rod feels like too much. Coastal tributaries with native cutthroat. High-country headwaters a mile from the trailhead. Small brushy water where the longest cast you'll make is 25 feet and the presentation has to be perfect. The Ne (454 words)
- [McCloud Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 3-wt Medium | Gary Howells Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/mccloud-bamboo-fly-rod-73-3-wt-medium-fast-gary-howells-taper.html): A refined 3-weight that packs down. The McCloud runs off Mount Shasta through deep canyon and forest. The best of it is not the water you park next to. It is the water you walk into, where wild trout hold in flat runs and watch a fly land before they decide. That fishing rewards a light rod and a soft touch. At 7'3" in (687 words)
- [24 Hand-Tied Flies | Mixed Trout Selection](/content/collections/all/products/24-hand-tied-flies-curated-trout-patterns/index.html): Buy 24-Pack of Hand-Tied Flies for only $36.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (380 words)
- [Clark Fork Reel - with rod purchase](/content/collections/all/products/clark-fork-reel-with-rod-purchase/index.html): The matched Clark Fork Classic reel at 40% off, available with any Deluxe Series rod. Machined 6061 aluminium, sized to the rod you choose.This price is available only with a rod purchase. Sold on its own, the Clark Fork is $275 (2-1/2") or $295 (3"). (347 words)
- [Talking Bugs: What Trout Are Really Eating This Time of Year](/content/blogs/news/talking-bugs-what-trout-are-really-eating-this-time-of-year.html): Talking Bugs: What Trout Are Really Eating This Time of Year You can tell a lot about a trout stream by watching what’s in the air, and what’s in the film. Late June is bug season in full swing. PMDs, caddis, green drakes, yellow sallies, stoneflies. They’re all showing up, depending on your water. And with them come t (629 words)
- [Grande Ronde Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 3-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 6611 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/grande-ronde-dickerson-6611-bamboo-fly-rod-6ft6-3wt.html): The Grande Ronde: Dickerson 6611 bamboo rod for tight waters. Precision, feel & unmatched value. Handcrafted by Headwaters with 23 years expertise. Shop now! (750 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line + Bundle](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/eb-series-weight-forward-fly-line-bundle/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line plus bundle for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (624 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line + Bundle](/content/collections/all/products/eb-series-weight-forward-fly-line-bundle/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line plus bundle for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (328 words)
- [Yellowstone Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 5-wt Medium | Garrison 209 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/yellowstone-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft-5wt-medium-garrison-209.html): Garrison's 5-weight. Ready for anywhere. Everett Garrison approached bamboo rod design with an engineer's precision. Where most makers worked by feel, Garrison calculated. His tapers are among the most studied in the history of the craft, and the 209 is a 5-weight that shows you why. At 8 feet, it reaches further than  (538 words)
- [Double Taper Fly Line](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/double-taper-fly-line/index.html): Buy Double Taper Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (742 words)
- [24 Hand-Tied Flies | Mixed Trout Selection](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/24-hand-tied-flies-curated-trout-patterns/index.html): Buy 24-Pack of Hand-Tied Flies for only $36.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (536 words)
- [Choosing Your Headwaters Bamboo Rod Series](/content/pages/choosing-your-headwaters-bamboo-rod-series/index.html): Headwaters Bamboo Rod Series: Favorite, Deluxe, and The Kit At Headwaters Bamboo, every rod is handcrafted for performance, feel, and timeless durability. Once you’ve selected the model that fits your fishing style. The next step is choosing your Series. We offer The Favorite Series, The Deluxe Series, and The Kit. Her (492 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo: Extra Tip Section](/content/collections/all-1/products/headwaters-bamboo-extra-tip-section/index.html): A second tip section built to your rod's original taper, $150 for any Headwaters model. Rotate two tips so neither takes a set, or replace one that met a car door. (496 words)
- [Sinking Tip Fly Line](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/sinking-tip-fly-line/index.html): Buy Sinking Tip Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (426 words)
- [Clark Fork Classic Fly Reels](/content/collections/all-1/products/clark-fork-classic-fly-reel/index.html): The reel that belongs on a bamboo rod. No modes. No settings. No drag knobs to second-guess mid-fight. Just a clean click, a smooth retrieve, and the weight of something well made in your hand. The Clark Fork is machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum: matte frame, black anodized spool face, S-curve polished handle. Class (401 words)
- [Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders](/content/collections/accessories-1/products/bugaboo-hipster-waders/index.html): Buy Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders for only $95.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (527 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line + Bundle](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/eb-series-weight-forward-fly-line-bundle/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line plus bundle for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (377 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line + Bundle](/content/collections/all-1/products/eb-series-weight-forward-fly-line-bundle/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line plus bundle for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (251 words)
- [Lesson 1: Why bamboo?](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-1/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 1 of 12 Hey there, The question I hear most often from graphite casters thinking about bamboo is: Why would I switch? What does bamboo do better? Is it more accurate? Does it cast farther? Will I catch more fish? Those are reasonable questions. They're also the wrong ones. Bamboo doesn't outperfo (710 words)
- [McKenzie Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 5-wt Medium | Granger 8642 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/mckenzie-granger-8642-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft6-5wt-3-piece.html): The McKenzie: Granger 8642 bamboo fly rod. Portable 3-piece power for longer casts. Unrivaled feel & convenience from Headwaters' 23-year legacy. (1,101 words)
- [FlexGlass S-2 Fiberglass Fly Rods](/content/collections/all-1/products/flexglass-fiberglass-fly-rod/index.html): Cast Slower. Fish Happier. For a limited time use coupon code FLEX35 to save 35% on a FlexGlass fiberglass rod.   Classic Feel. Modern Finish. Ready to Fish. Discover the joy of smooth, forgiving casts with Headwaters Fiberglass rods. Built for touch, feel, and trout days you’ll remember. Deep Flex. Forgiving Feel. Big (400 words)
- [Madison Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 200L Taper](/content/collections/all/products/madison-8-0-4-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): Built for the Madison, Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, and every technical river worth traveling to. The Madison is an 8'0" 4wt bamboo rod on the Payne 200L taper. Typically ships in 1-3 business days. Backed for life. (1,076 words)
- [The secret to smoother casts? Slow down.](/content/blogs/news/the-secret-to-smoother-casts-slow-down/index.html): If your fly’s not landing where you want it, or your loop looks more like spaghetti than a tight “D,” here’s a casting tip that can change your whole season: Slow. It. Down. In fly fishing, timing is everything. And most anglers are moving way too fast. Excitement does it. Muscle memory from fast graphite does it. In m (469 words)
- [Neversink Bamboo Fly Rod 6'0" 2-wt Medium | Degere Special Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/neversink-bamboo-fly-rod-6ft-2wt-medium-degere-special.html): For water that doesn't need a 5-weight. There are streams you know where a standard trout rod feels like too much. Coastal tributaries with native cutthroat. High-country headwaters a mile from the trailhead. Small brushy water where the longest cast you'll make is 25 feet and the presentation has to be perfect. The Ne (521 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo: Extra Tip Section](/content/collections/all/products/headwaters-bamboo-extra-tip-section/index.html): A second tip section built to your rod's original taper, $150 for any Headwaters model. Rotate two tips so neither takes a set, or replace one that met a car door. (1,113 words)
- [Henrys Fork Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 5-wt Medium | Paul H. Young Para 14 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/henrys-fork-young-para-14-bamboo-rod-7ft9-5wt/index.html): Master any water with the Henrys Fork: Paul H. Young Para 14 bamboo fly rod. All-around adaptable performance backed by 23 years of Headwaters quality. (1,098 words)
- [Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders](/content/collections/all-1/products/bugaboo-hipster-waders/index.html): Buy Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders for only $95.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (314 words)
- [Line It! Ready-to-Fish Service](/content/collections/all/products/line-it/index.html): This product DOES NOT include the reel. You need to purchase the reel as well.  Every rod that ships with a Clark Fork reel arrives bare. Line It! turns it into a setup that's ready to fish the day it lands. We spool it with a matched fly line and backing, add a leader, tippet, and a fly selection, and rig it so all yo (208 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo e-Gift Certificate](/content/collections/all/products/headwaters-bamboo-gift-card/index.html): Buy Headwaters Bamboo Gift Certificate for only $10.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (443 words)
- [John Day Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 7-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 8615 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/john-day-8-6-7-wt-medium-fast-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): The John Day: an 8'6" 7-weight bamboo fly rod on the Dickerson 8615 taper. Fighting butt and three pieces, built for summer steelhead and water the finesse rods are not meant for. Backed for life. (1,060 words)
- [Gallatin Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 4-wt Medium | Payne 100 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/gallatin-payne-100-bamboo-rod-7ft6-4wt/index.html): Discover The Gallatin: Payne 100 bamboo fly rod for versatile control. Effortless casting & pure trout angling from Headwaters, trusted since 2002. (775 words)
- [Gallatin Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 4-wt Medium | Payne 100 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/gallatin-payne-100-bamboo-rod-7ft6-4wt/index.html): Discover The Gallatin: Payne 100 bamboo fly rod for versatile control. Effortless casting & pure trout angling from Headwaters, trusted since 2002. (1,041 words)
- [Grande Ronde Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 3-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 6611 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/grande-ronde-dickerson-6611-bamboo-fly-rod-6ft6-3wt.html): The Grande Ronde: Dickerson 6611 bamboo rod for tight waters. Precision, feel & unmatched value. Handcrafted by Headwaters with 23 years expertise. Shop now! (945 words)
- [Deschutes Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 6-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 8014 Taper](/content/collections/all/products/deschutes-dickerson-8014-bamboo-rod-8ft0-6wt/index.html): Command big water with the Deschutes: Dickerson 8014 bamboo fly rod. Power & authority for large flies. Trusted by thousands of anglers since 2002. (1,124 words)
- [FlexGlass S-2 Fiberglass Fly Rods](/content/collections/all/products/flexglass-fiberglass-fly-rod/index.html): Cast Slower. Fish Happier. For a limited time use coupon code FLEX35 to save 35% on a FlexGlass fiberglass rod.   Classic Feel. Modern Finish. Ready to Fish. Discover the joy of smooth, forgiving casts with Headwaters Fiberglass rods. Built for touch, feel, and trout days you’ll remember. Deep Flex. Forgiving Feel. Big (750 words)
- [Conservation Matters: How Anglers Can Protect the Streams We Love](/content/blogs/news/conservation-matters-how-anglers-can-protect-the-streams-we-love.html): Conservation Matters: How Anglers Can Protect the Streams We Love Every angler has a favorite piece of water. A quiet bend, a spring creek, a stretch of riffle that feels like home. But these places don’t protect themselves. Healthy streams depend on healthy habits and as anglers, we have a real role to play. Here’s ho (568 words)
- [Favorite Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/all/products/favorite-series-classic-bamboo-fly-rods-1-tip/index.html): Discover the Headwaters Favorite Series: Classic 1-tip bamboo fly rods. Accessible entry to legendary tapers & timeless performance, backed by 23 years expertise. (1,033 words)
- [Clark Fork Classic Fly Reels](/content/collections/all/products/clark-fork-classic-fly-reel/index.html): The reel that belongs on a bamboo rod. No modes. No settings. No drag knobs to second-guess mid-fight. Just a clean click, a smooth retrieve, and the weight of something well made in your hand. The Clark Fork is machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum: matte frame, black anodized spool face, S-curve polished handle. Class (672 words)
- [Accessories](/content/collections/accessories-1/index.html) (49 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line](/content/products/eb-series-fly-line/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (355 words)
- [Lesson 6: The people behind the tapers](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-6/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 6 of 12 Hey there, We've been talking about tapers as if they appeared on their own. They didn't. Each one belongs to a specific person who fished specific water and solved a specific problem. Six men. Roughly 180 combined years of building bamboo rods. If you're casting a Headwaters rod, one of  (786 words)
- [Affordable Bamboo Fly Rods: Real Split Cane From $500 (2026)](/content/blogs/news/affordable-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Affordable bamboo fly rods direct from the maker. Genuine split cane, classic tapers, Favorite from $500 and Deluxe from $600. 30-day trial, lifetime warranty. (739 words)
- [Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/bugaboo-hipster-waders/index.html): Buy Bugaboo "Hipster" Hip Waders for only $95.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (312 words)
- [Henrys Fork Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 5-wt Medium | Paul H. Young Para 14 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/henrys-fork-young-para-14-bamboo-rod-7ft9-5wt/index.html): Master any water with the Henrys Fork: Paul H. Young Para 14 bamboo fly rod. All-around adaptable performance backed by 23 years of Headwaters quality. (718 words)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](/content/pages/frequently-asked-questions/index.html) (1,154 words)
- [Yellowstone Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 5-wt Medium | Garrison 209 Taper](/content/products/yellowstone-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft-5wt-medium-garrison-209.html): Garrison's 5-weight. Ready for anywhere. Everett Garrison approached bamboo rod design with an engineer's precision. Where most makers worked by feel, Garrison calculated. His tapers are among the most studied in the history of the craft, and the 209 is a 5-weight that shows you why. At 8 feet, it reaches further than  (538 words)
- [Reviews](/content/pages/reviews/index.html): Independent reviews, fly-fishing press, and real angler feedback on Headwaters Bamboo rods. 24 years building cane rods, direct from the maker. (565 words)
- [Contact Us](/content/pages/contact-us/index.html): Please use the form below to contact us or one of the other methods listed below. {formbuilder:15370} (464 words)
- [Bamboo School: Final Exam](/content/pages/bamboo-certified-exam/index.html) (1,085 words)
- [Take the Quiz](/content/pages/the-quiz/index.html): Find Your Headwaters Bamboo Rod Answer 8 quick questions and we’ll match you to one of our six legendary tapers, with a personalized reason why.  1) What are you mostly fishing? Small streams, #16–#22 dries, small trout Creek-to-river all-rounder, #12–#18 flies Rivers, mixed dries/nymphs, average trout Larger water, we (172 words)
- [Madison Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 200L Taper](/content/products/madison-8-0-4-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): Built for the Madison, Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, and every technical river worth traveling to. The Madison is an 8'0" 4wt bamboo rod on the Payne 200L taper. Typically ships in 1-3 business days. Backed for life. (610 words)
- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line](/content/collections/all-1/products/eb-series-fly-line/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (535 words)
- [McKenzie Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 5-wt Medium | Granger 8642 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/mckenzie-granger-8642-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft6-5wt-3-piece.html): The McKenzie: Granger 8642 bamboo fly rod. Portable 3-piece power for longer casts. Unrivaled feel & convenience from Headwaters' 23-year legacy. (1,101 words)
- [Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/all-1/products/deluxe-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Named Best Affordable Bamboo Fly Rod 2026. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods on classic tapers. No dealer markup, no wait list. One honest price from $600, with a 30-day trial and lifetime warranty. (1,140 words)
- [Henrys Fork Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 5-wt Medium | Paul H. Young Para 14 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/henrys-fork-young-para-14-bamboo-rod-7ft9-5wt/index.html): Master any water with the Henrys Fork: Paul H. Young Para 14 bamboo fly rod. All-around adaptable performance backed by 23 years of Headwaters quality. (1,021 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo e-Gift Certificate](/content/collections/all-1/products/headwaters-bamboo-gift-card/index.html): Buy Headwaters Bamboo Gift Certificate for only $10.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (443 words)
- [24 Hand-Tied Flies | Mixed Trout Selection](/content/collections/all-1/products/24-hand-tied-flies-curated-trout-patterns/index.html): Buy 24-Pack of Hand-Tied Flies for only $36.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (539 words)
- [Favorite Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/all-1/products/favorite-series-classic-bamboo-fly-rods-1-tip/index.html): Discover the Headwaters Favorite Series: Classic 1-tip bamboo fly rods. Accessible entry to legendary tapers & timeless performance, backed by 23 years expertise. (1,033 words)
- [Madison Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 200L Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/madison-8-0-4-wt-medium-action-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): Built for the Madison, Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, and every technical river worth traveling to. The Madison is an 8'0" 4wt bamboo rod on the Payne 200L taper. Typically ships in 1-3 business days. Backed for life. (1,076 words)
- [Double Taper Fly Line](/content/collections/all-1/products/double-taper-fly-line/index.html): Buy Double Taper Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (453 words)
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- [Gallatin Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 4-wt Medium | Payne 100 Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/gallatin-payne-100-bamboo-rod-7ft6-4wt/index.html): Discover The Gallatin: Payne 100 bamboo fly rod for versatile control. Effortless casting & pure trout angling from Headwaters, trusted since 2002. (1,041 words)
- [Rogue Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium Fast Action | Phillipson Peerless Taper](/content/collections/all-1/products/deluxe-series-rogue-7-6-5-wt-medium-fast-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The Rogue 7'6" 5-wt medium fast action bamboo fly rod built on the Phillipson Peerless taper. Perfect for anglers transitioning from graphite to bamboo. (1,116 words)
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- [The Granger 8642 Taper: A Big-River 8'6" 5-Weight](/content/blogs/news/the-granger8642-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Granger 8642 taper explained: an 8'6" 5-weight 3-piece bamboo fly rod for big water and travel. Built by Headwaters as the McKenzie, Deluxe $750. (429 words)
- [How Much Does a Bamboo Fly Rod Cost? (2026 Price Guide)](/content/blogs/news/bamboo-fly-rod-cost/index.html): Bamboo fly rods cost $400 to $4,000. Custom rods run $1,500+; direct-from-maker rods start at $400. A clear price breakdown and what you get at each level. (793 words)
- [How to Order a Headwaters Bamboo Fly Rod](/content/blogs/news/how-to-order-a-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): How to order a Headwaters bamboo fly rod: buy online direct from the maker, from $400, ships in 1 to 3 days, 30-day trial, lifetime warranty, Afterpay available. (535 words)
- [Lesson 5: Fast, progressive, parabolic](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-5/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 5 of 12 Hey there, Last lesson we talked about what a taper is. Today: what tapers do in the hand. The three families of action that most bamboo tapers fall into, and what each one feels like under a cast. The question isn't which action is best. It's which one matches the water you fish. All thr (740 words)
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- [McCloud Bamboo Fly Rod 7'3" 3-wt Medium | Gary Howells Taper](/content/products/mccloud-bamboo-fly-rod-73-3-wt-medium-fast-gary-howells-taper.html): A refined 3-weight that packs down. The McCloud runs off Mount Shasta through deep canyon and forest. The best of it is not the water you park next to. It is the water you walk into, where wild trout hold in flat runs and watch a fly land before they decide. That fishing rewards a light rod and a soft touch. At 7'3" in (688 words)
- [Compare Our Series](/content/pages/compare-our-series/index.html): Two ways into a bamboo rod. Both are real split cane, both are built on the same legendary tapers, and both carry the same lifetime warranty. The difference is what comes in the tube. On a Deluxe, the reel comes with the rod. Favorite Series Deluxe Series Price From $500 From $600 Best if You want to find out what cane (547 words)
- [Backpacking The Wind River Range](/content/blogs/news/backpacking-the-wind-river-range/index.html): Next week some of the folks here at Headwaters Bamboo will be backpacking in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. We won't hit this specific area, Squaretop Mountain and the Green River, but we are looking forward to getting into the Cirque of the Towers. That said, I don't think there is another more idyllic scene than th (161 words)
- [Privacy Policy](/content/pages/privacy-policy/index.html): Last updated: December 27, 2024 Overview Headwaters Bamboo ("we", "us", or "our") operates the headwatersbamboo.com website. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Information We Collect We collect: Contact information (name, email address, phone number) Billing and shipping ad (256 words)
- [The Phillipson Peerless Taper: A Graphite-to-Bamboo On-Ramp](/content/blogs/news/the-phillipsonpeerless-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Phillipson Peerless taper explained: a faster 7'6" 5-weight bamboo fly rod, an easy step from graphite. Built by Headwaters as the Rogue, from $400. (424 words)
- [Lesson 2: The only bamboo that works](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-2/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 2 of 12 Hey there, There are roughly 1,400 species of bamboo on earth. Only one of them builds fly rods. That's not a marketing claim. It's a practical fact that every rodmaker in history has had to reckon with. The species is Pseudosasa amabilis. Rodmakers call it Tonkin cane, after the region o (581 words)
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- [Bamboo + Ambassador: Bambassador!](/content/blogs/news/bamboo-ambassador-bambassador/index.html): We are looking for Headwaters Bambassadors! Do you have tons of fly fishing buddies? Would you like to make a little extra scratch? We have started up a Bambassador program for you! For every rod purchase you push our direction, you will earn 10% of the sale. And you will give your friends and fishing associates a 20%  (172 words)
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- [Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/deluxe-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Named Best Affordable Bamboo Fly Rod 2026. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods on classic tapers. No dealer markup, no wait list. One honest price from $600, with a 30-day trial and lifetime warranty. (1,357 words)
- [24 Hand-Tied Flies | Mixed Trout Selection](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/24-hand-tied-flies-curated-trout-patterns/index.html): Buy 24-Pack of Hand-Tied Flies for only $36.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (732 words)
- [Lesson 11: Where these rods come from](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-11/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 11 of 12 Hey there, Lesson 11. One lesson before graduation. I'm going to be direct with you, because you've earned it by making it this far. If you want a bamboo rod built one at a time by a single American craftsman in his own shop, those rods exist. They start around $2,000 and go up from ther (761 words)
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- [The Return of the Grande Ronde: A 3-Weight Built for Small Waters](/content/blogs/news/the-return-of-the-grande-ronde-a-3-weight-built-for-the-creek.html): The return of a classic. Late April is a special time in the fly fishing season. Runoff is peaking, small streams are clear, and the fish start looking up. This year we’re bringing you something special to meet that moment! The Grande Ronde is back. It’s the most beloved small-water rod we’ve ever built. At 6' 6" and 3 (406 words)
- [April Lies. Trout Don't.](/content/blogs/news/april-lies-trout-dont/index.html): Every year around this time, the same thing happens. You've been watching the flow gauges since February. You planned your first trip. Maybe you started thinking about a rod, a new one, or one you've had your eye on for a while. Spring is coming, and everything about fly fishing gets better in spring. Then April arrive (769 words)
- [Lesson 7: The stroke you have to unlearn](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-7/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 7 of 12 Hey there, We know what the material is, how the rod is built, what the taper does, what the action types mean, and whose names are on the blanks. Now we get to the part that actually changes when you pick one up. Casting bamboo is different from casting graphite. Not dramatically, not my (707 words)
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- [Beaverhead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 98 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/beaverhead-payne-98-bamboo-rod-7ft0-4wt/index.html): Explore the Beaverhead: Payne 98 bamboo fly rod for wild backcountry streams. Precise, smooth & proven by Headwaters' 23-year legacy. Get yours today! (1,071 words)
- [Why Bamboo? The Timeless Craft of Fly Fishing.](/content/blogs/news/why-bamboo-the-timeless-craft-of-fly-fishing/index.html): Discover why bamboo fly rods offer unmatched feel and craftsmanship. Learn what makes traditional bamboo casting different and why serious anglers choose handcrafted cane. (555 words)
- [Lesson 3: Twenty-four strips](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-3/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 3 of 12 Hey there, Last lesson we talked about the cane: where it grows, what makes it special. Today: what actually happens to it. A bamboo rod is not a shaped piece of wood. It's an engineered structure. Six triangular strips of cane, glued together around a central axis to form a hexagonal bla (740 words)
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- [Headwaters Bamboo e-Gift Certificate](/content/products/headwaters-bamboo-gift-card/index.html): Buy Headwaters Bamboo Gift Certificate for only $10.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (333 words)
- [A Short History of American Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/blogs/news/history-of-american-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): A Short History of American Bamboo Fly Rods Before graphite, before fiberglass, there was bamboo. It was the original material for American rod builders, and the medium that defined the golden age of fly fishing in this country. But bamboo rods weren’t always collector’s items or museum pieces. The story of bamboo fly  (702 words)
- [Deschutes Bamboo Fly Rod 8'0" 6-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 8014 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/deschutes-dickerson-8014-bamboo-rod-8ft0-6wt/index.html): Command big water with the Deschutes: Dickerson 8014 bamboo fly rod. Power & authority for large flies. Trusted by thousands of anglers since 2002. (1,162 words)
- [The Feel of a Cast: Why Your Rod Material Matters](/content/blogs/news/the-feel-of-a-cast-why-your-rod-material-matters-5/index.html): Casting Graphite and Casting Bamboo If you’ve ever switched between a fast graphite rod and a well-balanced bamboo rod, you’ve felt it: the cast behaves differently. Not just in distance or speed, but in feel. Timing. Rhythm. Feedback. I learned that the slow way. I spent a whole spring trying to make a bamboo rod beha (770 words)
- [McKenzie Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 5-wt Medium | Granger 8642 Taper](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/mckenzie-granger-8642-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft6-5wt-3-piece.html): The McKenzie: Granger 8642 bamboo fly rod. Portable 3-piece power for longer casts. Unrivaled feel & convenience from Headwaters' 23-year legacy. (1,105 words)
- [One Tip or Two? Choosing the right bamboo rod option for you.](/content/blogs/news/one-tip-or-two-choosing-the-right-bamboo-rod-option-for-you.html): Should I get a second tip? It’s a good question and one that seasoned anglers and bamboo enthusiasts have debated for decades. I have fished both. The one time I really wanted a spare tip, it was two hundred miles away in a tube in my garage. At Headwaters Bamboo, we offer one-tip rods in our Favorite Series and two-ti (526 words)
- [Why we build in small batches and what that means for you.](/content/blogs/news/why-we-build-in-small-batches-and-what-that-means-for-you.html): At Headwaters Bamboo, we don’t build rods by the thousands. Instead we work in small, carefully planned batches. Each one represents weeks of focus, refinement, and attention to detail. That’s not just a business choice, it’s a philosophy. Here’s why that matters. Craftsmanship Doesn’t Scale Well Each Headwaters Bamboo (588 words)
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- [The Dickerson 8014 Taper: An 8'0" 6-Weight for Big Water](/content/blogs/news/the-dickerson8014-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Dickerson 8014 taper explained: a powerful 8'0" 6-weight bamboo fly rod for wind and streamers. Built by Headwaters as the Deschutes, from $400. (423 words)
- [Favorite Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/favorite-series-classic-bamboo-fly-rods-1-tip/index.html): Discover the Headwaters Favorite Series: Classic 1-tip bamboo fly rods. Accessible entry to legendary tapers & timeless performance, backed by 23 years expertise. (1,071 words)
- [Lesson 9: What the rod needs from you](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-9/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 9 of 12 Hey there, Bamboo is wood. Which means it moves. Heat dries it. Moisture softens it. Impact cracks it. None of those are disasters if you know they're coming. Bamboo rods built and stored well last 70 years. We've handled Payne rods from the 1930s that fish as well as the day they left th (650 words)
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- [The Payne 200L Taper: A 3-Piece 8'0" 4-Weight for Spring Creeks](/content/blogs/news/the-payne200l-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Payne 200L taper explained: a delicate 8'0" 4-weight 3-piece bamboo fly rod. Built by Headwaters as the Madison, Deluxe $750. (438 words)
- [The Payne 98 Taper: A Classic 7'0" 4-Weight Bamboo Rod](/content/blogs/news/the-payne98-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Payne 98 taper explained: a 7'0" 4-weight bamboo fly rod. Built to spec by Headwaters as the Beaverhead, Favorite from $400, Deluxe $600. (434 words)
- [Reading Water After Spring Runoff: Where to Find Holding Trout](/content/blogs/news/reading-water-after-spring-runoff-where-to-find-holding-trout.html): Reading Water After Spring Runoff: Where to Find Holding Trout Early June marks a quiet but powerful turning point in trout season. The muddy torrents of spring runoff begin to settle. Water levels drop. Visibility improves. And most importantly, trout start to return to familiar holding water. For the observant angler (627 words)
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- [The Paul Young Para 14 Taper: A 7'9" 5-Weight Explained](/content/blogs/news/the-youngpara14-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Paul Young Para 14 taper explained: a parabolic 7'9" 5-weight bamboo fly rod. Built by Headwaters as the Henrys Fork, from $400. (453 words)
- [Lesson 8: The right rod for where you fish](/content/pages/bamboo-school-lesson-8/index.html): Bamboo School · Lesson 8 of 12 Hey there, Most anglers choose a rod and then figure out where it fits. With bamboo it works better the other way. The water you fish determines the rod you need. Start there and the spec sheet mostly writes itself. Small streams: 6 to 7 feet Tight canopy, short casts, often fishing to a  (668 words)
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- [EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/eb-series-fly-line/index.html): Buy EB Series Weight Forward Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (508 words)
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- [FlexGlass S-2 Fiberglass Fly Rods](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/products/flexglass-fiberglass-fly-rod/index.html): Cast Slower. Fish Happier. For a limited time use coupon code FLEX35 to save 35% on a FlexGlass fiberglass rod.   Classic Feel. Modern Finish. Ready to Fish. Discover the joy of smooth, forgiving casts with Headwaters Fiberglass rods. Built for touch, feel, and trout days you’ll remember. Deep Flex. Forgiving Feel. Big (760 words)
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- [Bend It Your Way: How to Tune Rod Feel with Line Weight](/content/blogs/news/bend-it-your-way-how-to-tune-rod-feel-with-line-weight.html): Make your bamboo rod feel slower or faster by changing line weight or taper. Fish your bamboo rod with the line weight it was designed for, or fine tune it further by changing your line weight or line taper for a modified action.By about two in the afternoon my casting stroke gets lazy and my timing goes with it. A hea (367 words)
- [The Dickerson 8615 Taper: An 8'6" 7-Weight for Streamers and Big Water](/content/blogs/news/the-dickerson8615-bamboo-taper/index.html): Lyle Dickerson's 8615 is an 8'6" 7-weight medium-fast taper. Headwaters builds it to spec as the John Day, from $700, direct from the maker. (565 words)
- [Clark Fork Reels](/content/pages/clark-fork-reels/index.html): Now in stock The Clark Fork Fly Reel.The complete bamboo setup. Machined aluminum. Click-and-pawl. No drag system, no knobs to second-guess. The reel designed to pair with handcrafted bamboo. Bundle includes reel, line, backing, leader, tippet, and flies at a significant savings over the individual components. Clark Fo (404 words)
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- [Wade In, Don’t Wipe Out: A Fly Angler’s Guide to Safer Wading](/content/blogs/news/wade-in-don-t-wipe-out-a-fly-angler-s-guide-to-safer-wading.html): Wade Safely There’s a moment right before you step into the water when everything quiets down. You tighten your boots, check your footing, and feel that first tug of current against your legs. Wading into a river can be meditative . . .  or dangerous, depending on your approach. Here are a few field-tested tips to keep (376 words)
- [Roman Fly Fishing, 200 AD](/content/blogs/news/roman-fly-fishing-200-ad/index.html): Claudius Aelianus, also known as Aelian, was a Roman author who wrote about a wide range of subjects, including natural history, ethics, and military tactics. In his work "On the Nature of Animals," which was written around 200 AD, Aelian provides the first written account of fly fishing. Aelian describes the use of ar (290 words)
- [Bamboo Fly Rods: Angling's Artful Legacy](/content/blogs/news/bamboo-fly-rods-anglings-artful-legacy/index.html): What is it that makes bamboo artistic and functional? Bamboo Fly Rods: Angling's Artful Legacy Bamboo fly rods reflect both the time-honored traditions and evolving artistry of the angling world. Why it Matters: Bamboo rods symbolize an era when fishing was more than just catching; it was an intricate dance with nature (244 words)
- [Fly Fishing Guides and Outfitters Purchase Program](/content/pages/fly-fishing-guides-and-outfitters/index.html):   Would you like a way to differentiate your Guiding business from the competition? Consider offering bamboo fly rods for use by your clients. FLY FISHING GUIDE AND OUTFITTER PURCHASE PROGRAM Welcome to our Guides discount program!  We offer deep discounts for Professional Guides and Outfitters. Please read the followi (271 words)
- [Why Headwaters Bamboo](/content/blogs/news/jari-para-forest-conservation-project/index.html): Jari Pará Forest Conservation Project Never heard of it? Well, if you purchase anything from Headwaters Bamboo, you are helping to support its efforts. How's that you say? At Headwaters Bamboo we are concerned about the world we live in. Climate change is making an impact in the outdoor spaces we frequent and fish. And (327 words)
- [Flylife Gear](/content/collections/fly-lifestyle-gear/index.html) (17 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo Craftsmanship: How Our Rods Are Made](/content/blogs/news/headwaters-bamboo-craftsmanship/index.html): Headwaters bamboo rod craftsmanship: hand-split, hand-planed Tonkin cane, agate guides, nickel-silver hardware, hand-wrapped silk, and classic tapers built to spec from $400. (1,386 words)
- [2024 Season Collection](/content/collections/2024-season-gear/index.html): Get Accessories for a New Season  Buy now pre-season and save up to 60%!   Get set up for a new fly fishing season with fantastic fly fishing gear from Headwaters Bamboo.  Rest Assured on your Purchase:  Fast FREE shipping on all orders 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee and Free Returns Buy Now Pay Later. Select ShopPay In (66 words)
- [Bamboo Fly Rods: Angling's Artful Legacy](/content/pages/bamboo-fly-rods-anglings-artful-legacy/index.html): What is it that makes bamboo artistic and functional? Bamboo Fly Rods: Angling's Artful Legacy Bamboo fly rods reflect both the time-honored traditions and evolving artistry of the angling world. Why it Matters: Bamboo rods symbolize an era when fishing was more than just catching; it was an intricate dance with nature (178 words)
- [Free Shipping](/content/pages/free-shipping-1/index.html): FREE US AND CANADA SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $100 FREE SHIPPINGIMPORTANT: any discounts that are applied at checkout may decrease the total below $100 minimum requirement thus disqualifying your purchase from Free Shipping promotion. Must purchase $100 or more worth of merchandise after any discounts are applied. Taxes a (130 words)
- [Which Headwaters Bamboo Rod Fits You?](/content/pages/which-rod/index.html): Find Your Perfect Bamboo Fly Rod in 60 Seconds Answer a few quick questions (water type, casting tempo, target species) and we’ll point you to the Headwaters build that’ll feel dialed-in on the first cast. ✓ Takes ~1 minute   ✓ Personalized picks   ✓ Beginner→expert friendly   ✓ No spam Start the Quiz (57 words)
- [Good Read: Our Rivers Will Carry Us](/content/blogs/news/good-read-our-rivers-will-carry-us/index.html): "In times of trouble, our rivers will carry us." Nice article posted in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Take a look. Quick read: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/in-times-of-trouble-our-rivers-will-carry-us/article_79b84713-3c4d-519a-8e3e-83d1d89354df.html (99 words)
- [The Dickerson 6611 Taper: A 6'6" 3-Weight for Small Water](/content/blogs/news/the-dickerson6611-bamboo-taper/index.html): The Dickerson 6611 taper explained: a 6'6" 3-weight bamboo fly rod for small streams. Built to spec by Headwaters as the Grande Ronde, from $400. (369 words)
- [Garage Sale](/content/collections/garage-sale/index.html): Garage Sale We currently have items available in our Garage Sale. Act fast. These rods sell quickly.  Please read the descriptions carefully--many rods require work to get back on the water.  No further discounts allowed. If you order with a discount code, your order will be cancelled.  (53 words)
- [Repairs and Lifetime Warranty](/content/pages/lifetime-warranty/index.html): Headwaters rods are guaranteed for the life of the original owner. We will repair or replace for material or workmanship issues.  Headwaters reserves the right to replace any discontinued models with comparable models when necessary. Colors and components may vary between original and replacement parts. Return Process  (258 words)
- [The Bamboo Short Course](/content/pages/bamboo-short-course/index.html): Three short lessons on why anglers still fish bamboo, what the classic tapers mean, and what a cane rod really costs. Free, from a working rod maker. (130 words)
- [Double Taper Fly Line](/content/products/double-taper-fly-line/index.html): Buy Double Taper Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (258 words)
- [Holiday Gift Guide | 2024](/content/collections/holiday-gift-guide/index.html): Check out our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! We have included items in our holiday gift guide that are available for immediate delivery. In addition, for this holiday season you can expect:  We will ship within two business days. Our typical 30-day guarantee will extend to January 15, 2025, on any item purchased between now  (108 words)
- [30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee](/content/pages/30-day-satisfaction-guarantee/index.html): No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee  Take 30 days to wiggle it, cast it, and fish it. If you like it, keep it. Otherwise return for exchange or refund. But like our customers, you’ll find with a Headwaters bamboo rod in hand, it will be hard to let go. (50 words)
- [Gotta Love a John Gierach Article on Bamboo](/content/blogs/news/gotta-love-a-john-gierach-article-on-bamboo/index.html): Who other than John Gierach could come up with this article title:  The Quasi-Religious, Damn-Near-Irrational Appeal of Bamboo Fishing Rods And the article itself lives up to the hype as well. Take a read here at bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-08/the-outrageous-irrational-appeal-of-bambo (93 words)
- [Crafting a Bamboo Fly Rod](/content/blogs/news/crafting-a-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): We ran across this recent article (July 15, 2020) in the Woodworker's Journal outlining the process for building a bamboo fly rod. We thought we'd share for those interested in learning more about how these fine instruments are made. Enjoy! Jeff Day shares his insights into the challenging craft of building a bamboo fl (134 words)
- [Shipping Policy](/content/pages/shipping-policy/index.html): USA and Canada Shipments Shipping for orders totaling over $100 is free. Shipping for orders under $100 is calculated based on the carrier. We ship our rods via USPS Priority Mail, a 2-3 day service in the US and First Class International for Canada, typically a 5-7 service. IMPORTANT: any discounts that are applied at (124 words)
- [Grande Ronde Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 3-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 6611 Taper](/content/products/grande-ronde-dickerson-6611-bamboo-fly-rod-6ft6-3wt.html): The Grande Ronde: Dickerson 6611 bamboo rod for tight waters. Precision, feel & unmatched value. Handcrafted by Headwaters with 23 years expertise. Shop now! (940 words)
- [FlexGlass S-2 Fiberglass Fly Rods](/content/products/flexglass-fiberglass-fly-rod/index.html): Cast Slower. Fish Happier. For a limited time use coupon code FLEX35 to save 35% on a FlexGlass fiberglass rod.   Classic Feel. Modern Finish. Ready to Fish. Discover the joy of smooth, forgiving casts with Headwaters Fiberglass rods. Built for touch, feel, and trout days you’ll remember. Deep Flex. Forgiving Feel. Big (858 words)
- [The Payne 200L: Bamboo's Answer to Big Spring Creek Water](/content/blogs/news/the-payne-200l-bamboos-answer-to-big-spring-creek-water.html): You don't hear the Payne 200L talked about as often as the Payne 98 or the Payne 100. Those are the workhorses, the tapers that defined what a Payne rod meant to a generation of eastern trout fishers. The 200L sits in a different category. It's longer, lighter in action, and built for a specific kind of problem: a big  (1,293 words)
- [What Makes Headwaters Bamboo Rods Different?](/content/blogs/news/what-makes-headwaters-bamboo-rods-different/index.html): What Makes Headwaters Bamboo Rods Different? At Headwaters Bamboo, we’re more than just a fly rod company. We’re a team of craftsmen and anglers who are committed to bringing you something that’s both timeless and modern. A bamboo fly rod that’s designed with care, built to perform, and priced so you can actually own o (1,287 words)
- [Sinking Tip Fly Line](/content/products/sinking-tip-fly-line/index.html): Buy Sinking Tip Fly Line for only $40.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (421 words)
- [Clark Fork Classic Fly Reels](/content/products/clark-fork-classic-fly-reel/index.html): The reel that belongs on a bamboo rod. No modes. No settings. No drag knobs to second-guess mid-fight. Just a clean click, a smooth retrieve, and the weight of something well made in your hand. The Clark Fork is machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum: matte frame, black anodized spool face, S-curve polished handle. Class (667 words)
- [Deluxe Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/products/deluxe-bamboo-fly-rods/index.html): Named Best Affordable Bamboo Fly Rod 2026. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods on classic tapers. No dealer markup, no wait list. One honest price from $600, with a 30-day trial and lifetime warranty. (1,205 words)
- [McKenzie Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 5-wt Medium | Granger 8642 Taper](/content/products/mckenzie-granger-8642-bamboo-fly-rod-8ft6-5wt-3-piece.html): The McKenzie: Granger 8642 bamboo fly rod. Portable 3-piece power for longer casts. Unrivaled feel & convenience from Headwaters' 23-year legacy. (1,096 words)
- [Beaverhead Bamboo Fly Rod 7'0" 4-wt Medium | Payne 98 Taper](/content/products/beaverhead-payne-98-bamboo-rod-7ft0-4wt/index.html): Explore the Beaverhead: Payne 98 bamboo fly rod for wild backcountry streams. Precise, smooth & proven by Headwaters' 23-year legacy. Get yours today! (1,062 words)
- [Clark Fork Reel - with rod purchase](/content/products/clark-fork-reel-with-rod-purchase/index.html): The matched Clark Fork Classic reel at 40% off, available with any Deluxe Series rod. Machined 6061 aluminium, sized to the rod you choose.This price is available only with a rod purchase. Sold on its own, the Clark Fork is $275 (2-1/2") or $295 (3"). (482 words)
- [Gallatin Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 4-wt Medium | Payne 100 Taper](/content/products/gallatin-payne-100-bamboo-rod-7ft6-4wt/index.html): Discover The Gallatin: Payne 100 bamboo fly rod for versatile control. Effortless casting & pure trout angling from Headwaters, trusted since 2002. (1,036 words)
- [John Day Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 7-wt Medium Fast | Dickerson 8615 Taper](/content/products/john-day-8-6-7-wt-medium-fast-bamboo-fly-rod/index.html): The John Day: an 8'6" 7-weight bamboo fly rod on the Dickerson 8615 taper. Fighting butt and three pieces, built for summer steelhead and water the finesse rods are not meant for. Backed for life. (1,132 words)
- [Bamboo Fly Rod Makers: Who Makes Them and How to Choose (2026)](/content/blogs/news/bamboo-fly-rod-makers/index.html): Who makes bamboo fly rods, what they cost, and how to choose. Compare custom shops vs direct-to-maker rods from $400. 30-day trial, lifetime warranty. (1,250 words)
- [Rogue Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 5-wt Medium Fast Action | Phillipson Peerless Taper](/content/products/deluxe-series-rogue-7-6-5-wt-medium-fast-action-bamboo-fly-rod.html): The Rogue 7'6" 5-wt medium fast action bamboo fly rod built on the Phillipson Peerless taper. Perfect for anglers transitioning from graphite to bamboo. (1,034 words)
- [Favorite Series Bamboo Fly Rods](/content/products/favorite-series-classic-bamboo-fly-rods-1-tip/index.html): Discover the Headwaters Favorite Series: Classic 1-tip bamboo fly rods. Accessible entry to legendary tapers & timeless performance, backed by 23 years expertise. (1,028 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo: Extra Tip Section](/content/products/headwaters-bamboo-extra-tip-section/index.html): A second tip section built to your rod's original taper, $150 for any Headwaters model. Rotate two tips so neither takes a set, or replace one that met a car door. (1,108 words)
- [Headwaters Bamboo Collections](/content/collections/headwaters-bamboo-collections/index.html) (330 words)
- [Henrys Fork Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 5-wt Medium | Paul H. Young Para 14 Taper](/content/products/henrys-fork-young-para-14-bamboo-rod-7ft9-5wt/index.html): Master any water with the Henrys Fork: Paul H. Young Para 14 bamboo fly rod. All-around adaptable performance backed by 23 years of Headwaters quality. (1,093 words)
- [24 Hand-Tied Flies | Mixed Trout Selection](/content/products/24-hand-tied-flies-curated-trout-patterns/index.html): Buy 24-Pack of Hand-Tied Flies for only $36.00 at Headwaters Bamboo! (534 words)
- [On the Workbench Blog](/content/blogs/news/index.html) (534 words)
- [The Masters of Headwaters Bamboo](/content/pages/masters/index.html): Payne, Dickerson, Granger, Young and Phillipson drew the tapers Headwaters Bamboo builds. Meet the makers and the rods that carry their work. (1,889 words)
- [Buyers' Guide: Which Bamboo Fly Rod Is Right for You?](/content/pages/which-bamboo-fly-rod-is-right-for-you-1/index.html): Six Questions to Help You Choose Your Perfect Headwaters Bamboo Fly Rod. Finding the right bamboo fly rod isn’t just about specs; it’s about discovering an extension of yourself for the waters you cherish. At Headwaters Bamboo, with 23 years of perfecting legendary tapers and thousands of rods sold, we understand this  (1,330 words)
- [Line It! Ready-to-Fish Service](/content/products/line-it/index.html): This product DOES NOT include the reel. You need to purchase the reel as well.  Every rod that ships with a Clark Fork reel arrives bare. Line It! turns it into a setup that's ready to fish the day it lands. We spool it with a matched fly line and backing, add a leader, tippet, and a fly selection, and rig it so all yo (203 words)
- [Fall Run Sale](/content/pages/fall-run/index.html) (690 words)
- [How to Buy a Bamboo Rod Without Getting Burned](/content/pages/bamboo-buyers-guide/index.html): Five things to check before you buy a bamboo fly rod: the stripping guide, the cane, the ferrules, the wraps, and the taper. An honest buyer’s guide from a rod maker. (1,834 words)
- [The Stone in the Guide: A Short History of Agate on Bamboo](/content/blogs/news/the-stone-in-the-guide-a-short-history-of-agate-on-bamboo.html): Pick up a well-built bamboo rod and look at the stripping guide. Not the snake guides climbing toward the tip. The bottom one. The large one, where the fly line passes first. If the insert is deep red-orange and you can hold it up to light and see through it, you're looking at something that doesn't belong on most rods (1,928 words)

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