CLASSIC TAPER SERIES

Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks

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

Catalog era
Golden Age
Country / region
Dowagiac, Michigan, United States
Active years
1924-c. 1956 (bamboo fly rods)
In this collection
9 blanks
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  • Heddon #17 Extra Lite Trout

    Specifications

    WT
    3wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    From $179.00

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    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Light
    Water
    • Creek
    • Small River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    Conditions
    • Tight Cover

  • Heddon #14

    Specifications

    WT
    4wt
    Length
    6'
    Sections
    2pc

    Choose this 6', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    From $119.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Light
    Water
    • Creek
    • Small River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    Conditions
    • Tight Cover

  • Heddon Folsum

    Specifications

    WT
    4wt
    Length
    7'
    Sections
    2pc

    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.

    From $119.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Slow
    Power
    Light
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Dry-Dropper
    Conditions
    • Open Water

  • Heddon Jay Harvey Lincoln #1

    Specifications

    WT
    4wt
    Length
    7'
    Sections
    2pc

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    From $119.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Light
    Water
    • Creek
    • Small River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    Conditions
    • Tight Cover

  • Heddon #125

    Specifications

    WT
    5wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8', 3-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.

    From $179.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Medium
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    Conditions
    • Open Water

  • Heddon #14 (1-3/4F)

    Specifications

    WT
    5wt
    Length
    8'
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8', 3-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.

    From $179.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Medium
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Dry Fly
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    Conditions
    • Open Water

  • Heddon #17 Black Beauty

    Specifications

    WT
    6wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8'6", 3-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.

    From $179.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Medium
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    • Light Streamer
    Conditions
    • Open Water

  • Heddon #50 President

    Specifications

    WT
    6wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8'6", 3-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.

    From $179.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Medium
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    • Light Streamer
    Conditions
    • Open Water

  • Heddon Premier #115

    Specifications

    WT
    6wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 8'6", 3-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.

    From $179.00

    Made to Order

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    More details

    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Slow
    Power
    Medium
    Water
    • Small River
    • Medium River
    Techniques
    • Nymph
    • Wet Fly
    • Light Streamer
    Conditions
    • Open Water

THE TAPER BACKGROUND

About Heddon

Heddon paired large-scale tackle manufacturing with a broad, graded family of American bamboo fly rods during the industry's production era.

Documented design context

Heddon organized rods in numbered and named grades, including models represented here by the #14, #17 Black Beauty, and #50 President. Length, ferrule-size designation, and grade are important to identifying the intended power and action.

The company's strength was repeatable production across a wide range of prices and fishing roles. No single action describes all Heddon bamboo rods; comparisons should remain tied to the exact model and dimensions.

Related taper profiles

Related taper designs in the catalog.

  • Heddon #17 Extra Lite Trout
  • Heddon Premier #115
  • Heddon #50 President
  • Heddon #17 Black Beauty
  • Heddon #125
  • Heddon #14 (1-3/4F)

+3 more referenced profiles

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 & answers

Does a Heddon blank include fitted ferrules?
That depends on the selected variant. Read the ferrule state on the product page before ordering hardware.
Choose rod components
Is the listed length the finished rod length?
Check how the blank length is described and whether the build includes ferrule fitting or trimming. Do not infer final assembled length from the marketing title alone.
Choose by rod length
Can I build a Heddon rod without its original hardware?
Yes, provided the new components are measured against the actual blank. Historical hardware names do not establish a physical fit.
Plan ferrules and rod hardware

Questions about a build?

Contact ZHUSROD about the product and configuration you are considering.

Heddon Taper Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks

This collection gives builders several distinct Heddon taper references rather than a generic "Heddon blank." The #14, #17 Black Beauty, #50 President, Folsum and Premier designs differ in length, line weight, section count and intended finished proportions.

Plan the Heddon 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 classic Black Beauty trout build calls for different grip, reel-seat and guide-train proportions than a longer, more powerful #50 President project.

  • Classic trout blanks: keep hardware light and balanced on #14 and #17 Black Beauty builds.
  • More powerful projects: plan #50 President builds around length, line weight and completed balance.
  • Other references: compare Folsum and Premier blanks by actual length, sections and transport needs.
  • Configuration check: confirm tip count, ferrule option and supplied section arrangement before ordering components.

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