Top-Selling Bamboo Rod Blanks – Iconic Tapers for Master Rod Builders

Build your perfect bamboo rod from the ground up with our best-selling rod blanks. These 15 tapers are the gold standard in bamboo rodmaking—each tested, loved, and respected by generations of anglers and builders alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman or an aspiring hobbyist, these blanks provide an authentic foundation to recreate the most iconic actions in fly fishing history. From ultra-light dry fly sticks to powerful 8wt salmon rods, the tapers below are the heart of many timeless builds.

Top-Selling Blanks Include:

  1. Orvis Limestone Special – 8'6", 2pc, 6wt

  2. Payne 101 – 7'6", 2pc, 5wt

  3. F.E. Thomas Special – 7', 2pc, 3wt

  4. Dickerson 7012 – 7', 2pc, 4wt

  5. Leonard Baby Catskill – 7', 2pc, 3wt

  6. Orvis Battenkill (1971) – 8', 2pc, 6wt

  7. Orvis Mitey Mite – 5', 2pc, 3wt

  8. Orvis 1952 – 6'6", 3pc, 5wt

  9. Leonard Letort 40 – 8', 2pc, 4wt

  10. Paul H. Young Para 11 – 9'4", 3pc, 8wt

  11. Paul H. Young Texas General – 8'6", 2pc, 8wt

  12. Dickerson 801611-D – 8', 3pc, 7wt

  13. Payne 100 – 7'6", 2pc, 4wt

  14. Payne 200L – 8', 3pc, 4wt

  15. Heddon #17 Extra Lite Trout – 8', 3pc, 3wt

These blanks are ready for fine craftsmanship—split and planed to perfection, waiting for you to bring them to life.