Classic Bamboo Casting Rods

Headwaters Bamboo Rod Company
Funding for: Casting Rod Manufacturing

about my venture

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Bamboo fishing rods are a cool, handcrafted blast from the past with more than 25 hours of labor in each one. Contemporary bamboo rod makers tend to focus on fly fishing rods--but why shouldn't conventional fishermen enjoy fishing bamboo as well? Sixty years ago all respectable fishing rods were crafted of bamboo and today we are bringing that same opportunity to you.

What's this all about, anyway? By pledging your support of this project, you are pre-ordering a bamboo casting rod at a huge discount. Our projected retail price for these rods is $500 so backers of this project will get rods at over 50% off (we're covering US shipping too). See backer reward options on the right for details.

These rods make great gifts and at this price, you may consider more than one. If you'd like to give a rod as a Christmas gift, we'd be happy to provide a gift certificate. Please add a note when you place your pre-order.

When will backer rewards ship? Your pre-order will be initiated at funding of this project. Rods typically take about 4 weeks to build, so we'll ship by the middle to end of January based on total volume ordered and where your pre-order sits in the queue (so order early!). We'll provide weekly build updates until all pre-order rods are shipped.

What makes these rods unique? Each rod is painstakingly hand-split and hand-planed of genuine Tonkin bamboo, and then formed into the iconic hexagonal blank--a 5-1/2 foot, light-action, browntone casting rod. 

The guides, grip, and reelseat complement the striking bamboo blank. The traditional ruby-red windings, tipped with gold, complete this stunning rod. 

Don't wait--pre-order yours today and we'll see you on the water--fishing classic bamboo!

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    $595.00

    funded of $30,000.00

    $29,405.00

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  • elevator pitch

    This project will allow us to engage manufacturing partners, gauge product interest, and drive sales efforts into retail channels.

  • backer rewards

  • Headwaters logo hat

    Get a Headwaters logo hat for a pledge of $20. Shipping in the US is included. Please add an additional $20 for international shipping.

    1 backers

    $20.00+ pledge

  • Performance Fishing Gear Shirt w/Headwaters logo

    Get a performance fishing gear shirt with the Headwaters logo embroidered above the pocket. Shipping in the US included. Please include additional $20 for international shipping.

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    $50.00+ pledge

  • Bamboo casting rod

    Get a bamboo casting rod from our first factory run. Shipping in the US is included. Add $50 for international shipping.

    1 backers

    $250.00+ pledge

  • Bamboo casting rod/display case

    Get a bamboo casting rod and bamboo display case from our first factory run. Shipping in the US is included. Add $50 for international shipping.

    1 backers

    $325.00+ pledge

  • Limited edition bamboo casting rod/display case

    Get a bamboo casting rod and bamboo display case from our first factory run. This is a limited edition run of the first 100 units. Rods will be marked "limited edition" and numbered. Shipping in the US is included. Add an additional $50 for international shipping.

    0 backers

    $500.00+ pledge
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about entrepreneur

David Rogers

Owner / Headwaters Bamboo Rod Company

Our traditional and affordable bamboo rods have a silky smooth elegance to delight anglers who prefer fine crafted rods and the exhilaration of fishing bamboo.