A. B. Herndon Rod Co. specializes in the art of handcrafting

custom split bamboo fly rods for fly fishing. Our bamboo fly

rods are not only a perfectly balanced fly fishing tool, but also

a visual work of art.

 We use only the finest proven classic tapers, hand selected

Tonkin cane and other quality bamboo rod building components.

We choose only the classic tapers from the past: Dickerson, Garrison,

Payne, Young and many other time tested and proven tapers...

Why ruin a good thing!  Using this strategy, we can handcraft a split cane fly rod

that will meet the preference of each of our client's casting style and needs. 

The end result is a bamboo fly rod that our clients are assured

to be proud to not only own and fly fish, but will be honored to

pass on to future generations!

If you have heard that some dealers are selling bamboo fly rods for $300.00-$600.00, please view the following "Too Good To Be True" link.

Photo By Jean-Louis Carré,Paris-France Here's some comments from one of our many happy bamboo fly rod clients: "I own five bamboo rods, but last summer I only fish with one of these : my A.B. Herndon 7'6 4/5wt 3pce. I really fall in love with this treasure. First it's a true casting machine : soft, accurate, responsive... but it's also a splendid cane rod with a perfect completion. In fact, all in this rod speak about her "father" : Bruce is a real gentleman, attentive to all you could want. With him, I feel totally in confidence. Sure, he will make my next rod." Jean-Louis Carré, Editor, Paris-France

(Please take time to view our Testimonials)

 We build both two and three piece split cane fly rods in line weights 3 thru 7.

The length of our bamboo fly rods can vary from 6' thru 9 1/2' depending on the taper selected. We will work with our client to insure a Bamboo Fly Rod taper that is best suited for the type of Fly fishing and waters that he or she fishes.

There is a wide variety of silk thread colors to choose from when designing your custom split bamboo fly rod. (We offer a wrapped bamboo color stick for your viewing of the many silk wraps available for your handcrafted bamboo fly rod.)

Each custom ordered split cane fly rod is personalized with the owners name, length and line weight. Every bamboo fly rod, including both tips, is serial numbered and engraved both on the bamboo fly rod butt cap and brass rod tube cap. Aluminum & cork Ferrule plugs are included for all our finished cane rods.

We also offer fossilized Mammoth and fossilized Walrus Ivory ferrule plugs to add that finish touch to your bamboo fly rod. (Your own rod or one of ours) This option is at an additional charge for our custom built bamboo fly rods. (They range in price from $23.00 to $36.00 each depending on the materials used.) They can be made for both two and three piece fly rods. Please contact us to for more information, or to place an order.

Fossilized Mammoth Ferrule Plugs

We offer complete fly fishing rod packages that include your choice of an Ari 't Hart, Saracione, Bellinger, Bacon, Hardy, Marryat, Waterworks Lamson or Peerless fly reel and a Cortland, Phoenix Silk, Terenzio, J.P. Thebault Silk, Royal Wulff Triangle Taper or Rio fly line. This is a perfect bamboo fly rod package for fly casting, both on streams and lakes. These fly rod packages provide a 10% savings on the cost of the finished bamboo fly rod. Shipping is FREE to the USA! Reduced shipping world wide!

  Saracione Mark IV Fly Reel

The backing, leader and reel set up are always included at no cost!

We also will be listing a limited number of discounted new and used fly rods, bamboo fly rod blanks, reels, lines and other miscellaneous fly fishing tackle at times. Please visit the Sale and Closeout Items page in our online catalog, to see what is available.

A Phoenix Silk Fly Line is the perfect line to accompany our bamboo fly rods!

Please Also view "Choosing a Silk Fly line" and "Silk Line History and Care" pages to help in making your selection.

(The Phoenix Silk line Page also list Phoenix Weight Forward silk fly lines and Phoenix silk leaders.)

Phoenix Silk (Double Taper) Fly Line   $250.00

Line Weight	DT-2DT-3DT-4DT-5DT-6DT-7DT-8DT-9DT-10
Line Color	Natural (Straw)Green

We are pleased to offer Terenzio Silk Fly lines and tapered silk leaders.

Terenzio (Double Taper) Fly Line    $195.00

Line Weight

DT-2DT-3DT-4DT-5DT-6DT-7

We also carry Cortland Sylk fly lines that have been designed especially with the bamboo fly rod angler in mind!

And check out the Struble Fly line Winder; The perfect tool for the silk fly line user.

For a very traditional and durable fly fishing tackle bag, please consider a Hardy bag.

     Hardy Tackle bag

We are proud to be distributors of Mark Hopkins' fine bronze sculptures. The vast diversity of Mr. Hopkins' interests will appeal to everyone, not just the fishermen!  We have several  Mark Hopkins Sculptures fly fishing bronzes available on our gift page.

Mark Hopkins Sculptures

 We also are very pleased to now have available many signed and numbered Limited Edition Fly Fishing and Outdoor Prints by the World renowned artist, Bob White. Mr.White has even created several "Bamboo Rod" related prints that are sure to please both the bamboo fly rod user and bamboo rod maker!

"Bamboo" Limited Edition Signed & Numbered Prints by Bob White, Artist. 

Also be sure to view the Trout carvings and fishing and outdoor related home furnishings by Big Sky Carvers.

We are also distributors of Buck's Bags Pontoon Boats and Float Tubes. These pontoon boats are a great way to access many rivers and streams. Buck's Bags Float Tubes are a perfect choice for that remote lake! We can also order any Buck's Bags accessories for both Buck's Bags Pontoon Boats and Float Tubes. Many of Buck's Bags accessories will also fit other manufactures pontoon boats and float tubes.  Shipping is always free to the USA. Reduced shipping wordwide!

                Buck's Bags Double Haul Pontoon Boat

Also visit our Online Catalog for many other bamboo fly rod and fly fishing accessories.

For security purposes, our checkout is managed by PayPal.

However if you prefer to make payment with any major credit card, personal check or money order, please contact us to complete your purchase.

We offer other fly fishing equipment and accessories to meet all of your fly fishing needs. We are authorized dealers of fine accessories such as Richard Wheatley Fly Boxes,  Big Sky Carvers, Fishpond Vest, Chest Packs & Gear Bags, William Joseph Waders, Jackets and Vest and all Brodin Landing Nets, including all seven of their new "Ghost Landing Nets; The Cutthroat, Cutthroat Float Tube,Tailwater, Frying Pan, Frying Pan Float Tube, Mac Kenzie and Gallatin Ghost nets.

Brodin's Cutthroat Float Tube Ghost Landing Net

Please visit our Rod Accessories page or Online Catalog for information regarding fly reels, fly lines and other quality fly fishing equipment that we offer.

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