This forum is for making announcements of general interest concerning the forum, events, gatherings, stuff about bamboo, wooden fly rods and classic reels. Welcome to the NEW Antique Rod & Reel Library. In order to enable us to continue to grow the Library we have created the Rod & Reel Exchange. This new section of the Antique Rod & Reel Library is a place where one can participate in the buying and selling of vintage fly tackle and related equipment.
Fly fishing. The quiet sport. You do it for the experience. To relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. To stand in a river and wave a stick, surrounded by cool rushing water, casting to your own personal rhythm, fighting incredible fish (or not!) in some of the most beautiful places in the world. And what better icon of the quiet sport than a bamboo fly rod?
With classic styling, exquisite workmanship, and totally unique flex action, immerse yourself in the mystique of fishing a fine-crafted bamboo fly rod. Take a look at Headwaters Bamboo. The exceptional quality Headwaters bamboo rods are designed to be accessible to all fly anglers. After you’ve researched the price or waitlist for a contemporary bamboo rod, you’ll know exactly what we mean by accessible. Headwaters bamboo rods are affordable and immediately available from stock.
And all our rods have a lifetime warranty and 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Get on the water today with a Headwaters bamboo fly rod. Experience fly fishing nirvana in the slow lane.
[Fly fishing author Spencer Durrant with the Deluxe Metolius somewhere in Utah]
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This rod rocks. I took the Victory, McKenzie 8′ 6″ 5-Wt 3-pc Medium Action to 11 mile canyon in CO for some tailwater trout and let me tell you it did not let me down. 14 fish total 1 @ 18 inches caught on a #20 bwo. This rod dropped
I bought the Mckenzie river 8′ 6″ 3pc 2tip 5wt fly rod several weeks back when it was on sale. My description of this rod can be made in one word, “awesome”! Other cane rod companies charge thousands for a rod of quality such as this. My friend & I
What a great rod! I was a bamboo novice (someone told me it would be easier on a sore arm). David walked me through the options on his chat line and answered in detail my skepticism at being able to purchase a high-quality bamboo fly rod at a fraction of
I recently bought the Deschutes with the larger St. Joe reel. It is pretty much a twin of the rod my grandfather let me use when he taught me fly fishing nearly 60 years ago. I know what to look for and this combination is first class. Guides are perfectly
I received one from my wife as an anniversary present about 7 years ago. A 6′ 6″ Dickerson taper. I won’t forget all the fish that I’ve caught with the grass instead of fiberglass or graphite since then. The Headwaters rod made bamboo affordable for me and got me started
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
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.
I own two Deluxe Headwaters bamboo rods, a 4 wt. purchased in 2010 and a 5 wt. purchased in 2015. Both have performed extremely well and are a joy to cast, especially when roll casting. I have fished both rods extensively on many Michigan trout streams and they have held
I 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
I 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
I recently purchased a Deschutes 8′ 5-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
I 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.
This 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
The 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.
I 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
Last winter (2013-2014) was so bad in Illinois, I rewarded myself with a Headwaters Rogue Deluxe 7’6″, medium fast 5wt, bamboo fly rod. 3 days after ordering there was a bamboo rod on my doorstep. As soon as the weather broke I discovered that there were fish in my bamboo
I thought you might enjoy seeing the results of our Senior guides trip to Kelly Creek last week. The weather was great, and so was the fishing! My new Santiam FAR exceeded my expectations, and was responsible for the fish of the trip, a 19-inch cutt on a hopper. Fishing
I have had my Santiam 7′ Med action for about four years. It has proven to be quite the value and a real “pride” to own. Over the years, I have spoofed many of my Fly Fishing buddies by convincing them I own a beautiful $2,000 classic Bamboo Fly Rod.
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2481 13 Mile Road, NE
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 884-5626
***** July 14, 2019 *****
Greetings from Rockford, Michigan and welcome to Coldwater Collectibles, where new and previously enjoyed fly rods, fly reels, books/sporting literature, and fly fishing miscellany are bought, sold, traded, and consigned. We recognize the angst often associated with purchasing items sight-unseen and strive to alleviate it by helping our clients make an informed decision. We hope this is evident as you read the descriptions and view the digital photographs of the items being offered. Simply click on the item name to view the digital pictures and a new window should open. All items listed are available for purchase on a 'first come - first served' basis and most are hard to reacquire, so please call or email promptly if you see something that really piques your interest. Please note that we will try to answer any questions you may have regarding an item for sale but such questions and/or photo requests are not considered an offer to purchase. Also, from time to time there may be a delay in our response to your call or email due to family and/or work obligations or other unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances. We always try to respond to emails/phone calls promptly and in the order in which they were received, but this is not always possible. Contacting us by email will usually result in a more expeditious response. If you are looking for a particular item and don't see it, or wish to be added to an email notification list, drop me a note and I will add your email address to the list. Also, please don't hesitate to call (616) 884-5626 or email [email protected] with any questions or offers. Trades are always considered! We update the site frequently so bookmark the URL and check back often. Suggestions are always welcome. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your visit.
Coldwater Collectibles is proud to be your #1 resource for bamboo fly rod and fly reel sales and consignment services. If you have a rod, reel, or other fly fishing miscellany that you would like to sell or consign, we would like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and find out just how easy the consignment process is. Please note that we receive many requests for general information and/or value estimates. Unfortunately, we cannot appraise or “guesstimate” value over the phone or via email. A physical inspection is required in order to accurately and properly determine origin and value.
The purchasing process is as EASY as 1-2-3. Visit the purchasing page for details, shipping costs & our unconditional return policy. As noted above, the items listed are available on a 'first come - first served' basis so please call or email promptly if you see something that really piques your interest.