Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Raven Fork Rods prides itself on offering high quality bamboo fishing rods to fly fishermen like you. Our goal is to provide you with an outstanding bamboo rod that will deliver top performance and make your fly-fishing outing an exceptionally satisfying and enjoyable experience.
What features do you want in a bamboo fishing rod—quality components? outstanding craftsmanship? custom design? terrific performance? sound value? While affordability is one of our cornerstones, we never compromise on quality. We utilize only superior components to ensure you receive a first-class bamboo rod that you will be proud to own and pass on to future generations. We purchase bamboo rod components from several manufacturers known for supplying products of select quality. Our finished bamboo rods ship with two tips and are handcrafted from the finest Tonkin cane and are made to mirror classic tapers made famous by rod makers of the past. Fashioned with ferrules of nickel silver and stainless steel guides, some of our bamboo rods are also outfitted with agate stripping guides, nickel silver winding checks and hook keepers.
Both our bamboo and graphite rods are wrapped and hand-finished in America by life-long fly rod craftsman Jim Mills who has been making fly rods for over forty years. He has built and sold hundreds of rods—many to repeat customers. He has received numerous accolades over the years from fishermen and rod makers alike who praise the exceptional workmanship, casting presentation, honest customer service, and affordability that are his hallmarks.
