The Orvis 1856 fly rod is a versatile 5-weight bamboo rod for fishing freshwater to target medium-sized trout, grayling, bass, bluegill, carp, perch, and whitefish, on larger creeks and rivers. Our 4-weight Penn’s Creek bamboo fly rod is for traditional trout fishing on smaller creeks.

Orvis has long and rich history of making bamboo fly rods. Consult this resource to learn about your Orvis bamboo fly rod and its care, value, and legacy.

Hollow build means both light weight and quick rebound with less vibration and bounce, while a downlocking nickel silver reel seat with Vermont maple burl insert and a 6.5" full wells cork grip mean performance designed to do more than just rest on the mantel.

2023年4月1日 · Introducing the Orvis HG Bamboo Fly Rod! A triumph of science and craftsmanship, this new rod puts bamboo within reach of every angler, and it makes a great project for the whole family to enjoy. The HG is for “home grown,” because you actually start with a seed and grow a complete bamboo fly rod from scratch.

If you are looking for an Orvis bamboo fly rod or have one to sell, please contact us. Orvis bamboo fly rods go back to the 19th century, to the earliest days when Calcutta cane was the norm.

2021年5月12日 · A split-cane fly rod begins with a stalk of dried bamboo, known as a “culm,” whose walls are made up of three parts: a thin outer wall called the enamel, the dense power fibers that give the material its strength and recovery rate, and finally the chalky pith.

This is one of the special production Orvis rods made and signed by Wes Jordan. It comes in the original leather tube. These rods are well-respected as fine-casting rods in the 6-7-8 wt. range, perfectly suited to large water trout fishing, bass, or light steelhead.