What Makes a Haywood Rod

All my rods are finished to the same meticulous level of craftsmanship. Many features that other makers charge extra for, such as client-selected reel seat spacers or agate stripping guides, are standard fare on Haywood rods.

See the standard Fit and Finishing on every rod that leaves the shop.

I am a FULL TIME rod maker, so your order isn’t just a nights and weekends task. Rods typically are delivered 12 weeks from when ordered.

I pride myself on helping an angler find the right taper, length and line weight to fit their fishing situation and casting style. Because making a split cane rod is such a labor intensive art, it only makes sense to craft each rod to the future owner. It is why before starting your build, I always include a consultation to determine what would suit you best.

Tapers & Prices

Line weights #2 through #8
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Lengths 6’ 0” through 8’ 6”
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All rods come with 2 matched tips, handmade rod bag & aluminum rod tube
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2-piece rods $2,245

3-piece rods $2,545

Pricing includes shipping and Federal Excise Tax. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due when the culm is split with final payment when your rod ships.

Additional Specialization

I offer a few select additional services that make a special rod even more unique. These are perfect to add to a rod commissioned for special occasions such as retirements, anniversaries or just to create a true heirloom piece.

  • These thin, five-turn silk bands run the length of the rod. They give a rod a vintage appearance as they were often used on older rods to add hoop strength and keep sections together when hide glues would soften after a day of fishing in the sun. With modern adhesives, they serve an aesthetic function.

    $250

  • Harvested from my childhood home and shaped to a style of your choosing, these grips are a durable yet supple addition. They have a unique grain pattern, a feel similar to leather and provide a more direct connection with the rod and your flies when fished.

    $150

  • While I tip all my guides, ferrules and tip tops with trim wraps, you can add additional colors or patterns into trims. A particularly nice combination is a thin black trim followed by a vintage Gudebrod classic twist thread in black and a color that accents the main wrap.

    Price dependent upon design

Warranty

A Haywood rod is a lifetime investment. I guarantee every rod against workmanship and material failure for as long as you own it. And as one of the younger rod makers in the country, I can offer that guarantee for longer than most.

If a car door, over zealous Labrador or vengeful significant other happens to get hold of your rod, I can repair it after evaluation and estimate. But then I ask that you chip in.