High Desert Bamboo fly rods. Bamboo fly rods and classes for making them

Most recent satisfied customer

"The ten days I spent in Palouse, Washington crafting a handmade bamboo fly rod were extraordinary. Scott is, in a word, an artist. With patience and quiet expertise, he guided me through building a rod I never imagined I could make myself. Each day began at 6:30 a.m., followed by eight or nine hours of complete focus on the craft. The process itself is fascinating, and Scott's patience is remarkable. He never let me get in over my head and immediately understood every question or misunderstanding along the way. My new 8' 5-weight casts like silk, with mind-blowing precision. Scott is also an exceptional fly tier, producing truly exquisite work. It was an experience — and a week and a half that I will never forget."

— Scott Jones / Tucson, AZ

Most recent satisfied customer

"This was my first bamboo fly rod purchase. I was not sure what to expect, but anticipated it having much less power and speed than the typical modern fly rods I am used to. Scott was extremely easy to work with and communication throughout the build was phenomenal. When I received the finished product, not only was it beautiful, but it truly is one of the finest casting fly rods I have ever used. I've only had it a few weeks, but find myself reaching for it every time I head out (I spend 200 plus days a year on the water)."