Dickerson Taper Blanks

CLASSIC TAPER SERIES

Dickerson Taper Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks

Explore ZHUSROD bamboo rod blanks connected to the Dickerson taper profiles in our catalog. Compare line weight, length, sections and measured rod character before choosing a blank for your build.

Catalog era
Peak Craft
Country / region
Michigan, United States
Active years
c. 1930-1972
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  • Dickerson 6611 (1948)

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    4wt
    Length
    6' 6"
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Full
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Light

    Casting range

    From $119.00

    Water
    • Creek
    • Small River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Dry-Dropper
    Conditions
    • Tight Cover

    Made to Order

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  • Dickerson 7012

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    4wt
    Length
    7'
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Light

    Casting range

    From $119.00

    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Dry-Dropper
    Conditions
    • Open Water

    Made to Order

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  • Dickerson 8013

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    5wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Medium

    Casting range

    From $159.00

    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    Conditions
    • Open Water

    Made to Order

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  • Dickerson 8014

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    6wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Medium

    Casting range

    From $159.00

    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    • Light Streamer
    Conditions
    • Open Water

    Made to Order

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  • Dickerson 8615

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    7wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    2pc

    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Heavy

    Casting range

    From $159.00

    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind

    Made to Order

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  • Dickerson 801611-D

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Specifications

    WT
    7wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    3pc

    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Slow
    Power
    Heavy

    Casting range

    From $179.00

    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind

    Made to Order

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THE TAPER BACKGROUND

About Lyle Dickerson

Lyle Dickerson was a self-taught Michigan maker whose low-volume, function-first rods are known for selective cane use and understated construction.

Documented design context

Dickerson's stated priority was function before form. His rods were visually simple, and the museum records that he often selected only one or two strips from a bamboo culm, an unusually costly and selective practice.

His models range from compact trout rods to longer, more powerful river designs. Directness and useful reserve recur across the lineage, but the exact taper number remains the proper basis for line and action comparisons.

Related taper profiles

Related taper designs in the catalog.

  • Dickerson 7012
  • Dickerson 801611-D
  • Dickerson 8013
  • Dickerson 8615
  • Dickerson 8014
  • Dickerson 6611 (1948)

FROM THE ROD MAKER'S BENCH

Read the lineage in context

Historical names provide catalog context. They do not imply original manufacture, authorization, endorsement or an exact match between every historical rod and a current ZHUSROD product.

A few details before you choose

Tips and sections

Tip count and assembled piece count are separate facts.

Ferrule responsibility

Ferruled and unferruled Variants lead to different builder work.

Included items

Only the selected Product page defines what arrives with the blank.

Questions about a build?

Contact ZHUSROD about the product and configuration you are considering.

Dickerson Taper Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks

This collection gives builders several distinct Dickerson taper references rather than a generic "Dickerson blank." The 7012, 8013, 8014 and 8615 designs differ in length, line weight, section count and intended finished proportions.

Plan the Dickerson build by model

Start with the exact taper reference, then check whether the blank is two-piece or three-piece and whether the selected option includes one or two tips. A short 7012 build keeps hardware light and compact, while an 8615 project needs grip, reel-seat and guide-train choices that suit a longer, more powerful rod.

  • Small stream blanks: keep components restrained on 7012 builds for close-quarters casting.
  • All-round trout projects: compare 8013 and 8014 by actual length, line weight and section layout.
  • Bigger water builds: plan 8615 projects around reach, ferrule fit and completed balance.
  • Configuration check: confirm tip count, ferrule option and supplied section arrangement before ordering components.

These blanks are newly made by ZHUSROD from archived Dickerson taper references and are not original Lyle Dickerson blanks, factory replacement sections or antique components. Review the guide-spacing reference and rod-builder resources during planning. Finished options are available in Dickerson taper bamboo fly rods, with components available through rod-building supplies.