I absolutely love my Deluxe 7' 6" Rogue Medium Fast action rod in a 5wt. I always wanted to fish a bamboo rod but never wanted to fork over big dough in order to do it. I paired it with an Orvis C.F.O. III carrying an Orvis Hydros Dual Taper Trout line in a 5wt. It's lovely. Capt. Jim Barr Newport, RI http://www.SkinnyWaterChartersRI.com
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If you haven't tried one yet, what are you waiting for? I'm not a bit sorry I got one. Fishes like a dream; reminds me of one I had in the late 50s.
DDDan D.Verified buyerI just purchased a Headwaters Metolius fly rod, it's a very elegant looking bamboo rod, the guides, ferrules, reel seat all appear to be quality, tried for the first time last night, what a beautiful casting dry fly rod, I'm using a DT5F line and a 12' leader, real good caddis hatch, caught and released 2 healthy browns and 2 rainbows, what a blast on that 7.5' light bamboo fly rod.
BMBill M.Verified buyerI just purchased a Headwaters Metolius fly rod, it's a very elegant looking bamboo rod, the guides, ferrules, reel seat all appear to be quality, tried for the first time last night, what a beautiful casting dry fly rod, I'm using a DT5F line and a 12' leader, real good caddis hatch, caught and released 2 healthy browns and 2 rainbows, what a blast on that 7.5' light bamboo fly rod.
JPJerzy P.Verified buyerI purchased my Headwaters Bamboo Deluxe Rogue 7' 6" 5 Wt. medium fast action last year. The company, in particular, David Rogers, was easy to work with and assisted me in making my decision about the rod. He suggested that I get a medium fast rod since I had never fished with a bamboo rod and agreed with my assumption that the transition would be easier from a graphite rod. I have been extremely pleased with the rod and have felt fortunate to bask in the compliments from fly fishing friends who build bamboo rods. After extremely close inspection and making several casts they were as pleased and impressed with the rod as am I. The bamboo rod took some getting used to since it is much slower to load and cast that graphite. It is also heavier. I already have 3 and 4 weight graphite rods and wanted a shorter rod to use on some of the narrower streams I get an opportunity to fish in the Driftless area in Wisconsin and smaller streams in Michigan and it has served me well on small streams but I also used it to land a lot of fish last summer on the Norfork River in Arkansas. Excellent value as new bamboo rods made in the US are often very expensive.
TLTed L.Verified buyerI recently purchased a Deschutes 8' 6-wt bamboo blank from Headwaters. I am in the process of building that rod and have been very happy with the blank and the service I have received from David. The attached ferrules and bamboo are of a quality you would expect on a much higher priced blank.
RRandyVerified buyerI received the Headwaters bamboo rod today am I am very impressed with your service and high quality bamboo rod. I CAN'T WAIT TO FISH IT. All my fishing buddies are impressed and will no doubt be calling you for one of their own. Thank you.
DIDonald I.Verified buyerThis past weekend I participated in a tournament on the San Juan River via the Texas Hole Charities benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Day two we all were handed a box five flies and a bamboo rod, the 7' 6" Field Grade. By the end of the day I was able to do everything I wanted with it and quickly became very impressed. Finally, not knowing the circumstances behind your involvement with the event, allow me to personally thank you for 1) manufacturing a very good rod, and 2) more importantly for your part in making this event successful for our wounded warriors.
DLDarrell L.Verified buyerThe attached picture was taken back in October, it was the first trout I have ever caught on bamboo, with my new Headwaters Favorite Series rod. It truly is a wonderful casting instrument. The fish was caught in Yellow Creek Indiana County, Pennsylvania using a #14 bead head prince nymph.
PHPaul H.Verified buyerI purchased the Metolius a few years ago planning to use it when I retired. Last year I began to use it but it broke at the bottom ferrule. Headwaters responded quickly and it was repaired with minimum cost and expeditiously. I used it for a couple of trips last year and it was a delight to cast. It will be my favorite small stream/river rod from now on. It just feels right.
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