Custom Rods

About Ric Plante Bamboo Fly Rods

(Inspired by Tom Morgan)

My goal in making bamboo fly rods is to craft each rod to be the very best I can possibly make. Every rod is handmade from my own designs, with an emphasis on smoothness, power, and a delicate tip to play fish with precision and feel.

Bamboo Fly Rod Tapers

The taper of a bamboo fly rod is the single most important aspect of its performance. It’s influenced not only by the taper profile itself but also by how and where the rod is hollowed. Developing the right taper is a long process of trial and error. All of my tapers are original designs, inspired by the work of Tom Morgan. My rods would generally be considered medium-fast action in the world of bamboo fly rods.

Rod Components

Each rod comes equipped with a truncated nickel silver ferrule. The handle shape, guides, and reel seat hardware on every rod are carefully matched to the overall rod design, ensuring a balanced, refined, and responsive feel.

Rod Models and Configurations

  • 7' ~ 2 wt. — 2 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 7'3" ~ 3 wt. — 2 Pc, 2 Tip - or 3 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 7'6" ~ 4 wt. — 2 Pc, 2 Tip - or 3 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 8' ~ 4 wt. — 2 Pc, 2 Tip - or 3 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 8'3" ~ 5 wt. — 2 Pc, 2 Tip - or 3 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 8'6" ~ 6 wt. — 3 Pc, 2 Tip

  • 8'6" ~ 7 wt. — 3 Pc, 2 Tip

Pricing

  • 2 Pc, 2 Tip Rods — $3500

  • 3 Pc, 2 Tip Rods — $4500

Deposit Policy

  • $500 refundable at any time if you choose to cancel

Please contact us to order your rod via the contact page.