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. The craftsmanship required to create these rods is akin to artistry, preserving a heritage in every handcrafted piece. The Big Picture: Bamboo rods, with their natural flex and sensitivity, date back centuries, offering anglers an unmatched, tactile connection to the ..read more

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 artificial flies, made from feathers and other materials, to lure fish. He notes that the flies are designed to mimic the natural insects that fish feed on, and are carefully crafted to match the colors and patterns of the specific type of insect that the fisherman is trying to im ..read more

R.L. Winston Rod. Article By John Gierach from bloomberg.com August 8, 2019 "Split-bamboo fly rods are better than they’ve ever been. I first heard this observation from rodmaker John Bradford, a man not known for hyperbole, and it’s hard to argue. Today’s craftsmen have more than 150 years’ worth of collective experience to draw on, plus the advantages of 21st century glues and varnishes. For once, tradition meets high tech with a happy outcome." Click through to www.bloomberg.com to continue reading this article ..read more

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 so we want to do our part in helping to sustain wild places. We have elected to use an app developed for Shopify stores that pays a carbon offset for the environmental effects of shipping our products to our customers. We pay a small amount for each shipment we make to compensa ..read more

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-bamboo-fishing-rods ..read more

https://youtu.be/OtwpxQcWrTs Rolf Nylinder's film Floating Flies is now online on YouTube. Check it out. Interesting storyline. Great filming. Nice 'boo ..read more

"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 ..read more

We are now paying carbon offsets for the emissions from shipping our products. We have partnered with Pachama, a company dedicated to reforestation. You can read more about this program and the partnership here: https://headwatersbamboo.com/pages/carbon-offsets-for-headwaters-bamboo-shipping ..read more

We are currently working on a bamboo wading staff. It is not split-bamboo but is instead made from a complete bamboo culm. And rather than Tonkin bamboo, we are making these of Calcutta bamboo from India. You'll have to choice of a rubber-like elastomer cork or black grip. The leash is 22" long of 3/16" shock cord and can be attached to your person with a small aluminum carabiner. The tip has a stainless steel insert or you can use the included rubber tip. They'll come in two lengths, 48" and 54".  We should have these available in the next few weeks. Let us know what you think!  ..read more

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