Handcrafted in the USA
Handcrafted Bamboo Fly Rods
Built for the Discerning Angler
Each rod is a singular work of art — shaped by hand, wrapped in silk, and finished to last a lifetime.
The Craft
A Lifetime of Precision
Bob Nunley has spent decades perfecting the ancient art of bamboo rod making. Each rod begins as a raw culm of Tonkin cane — the finest bamboo in the world — take to small strips then shaped into perfect 60 degree tapered pieces, 6 are glued together to make each section.
The result is a rod that casts unlike anything made from graphite or fiberglass. It loads with a deliberate, rhythmic authority that connects you to the water in a way modern materials simply cannot replicate.
Every rod is built to order. Every rod is one of a kind.
Portfolio
Recent Work
Custom Engraved Reel Seat
Nickel silver with hand-engraved trout and mayfly motifs.
7'6" Parabolic Dry Fly Rod
3-weight, two-piece. Wrapped in burgundy silk with gold tipping.
8' Medium-Action Nymph Rod
5-weight, three-piece. Amber varnish, natural silk wraps.
Commission Process
How It Works
Consultation
We discuss your fishing style, preferred waters, and the rod action that will serve you best. Every commission begins with a conversation.
Design & Materials
Bob selects the culm, plans the taper, and chooses hardware and silk colors to match your vision. You approve every detail before work begins.
Handcrafted Build
The rod is split, planed, glued, wrapped, and varnished entirely by hand. This process takes weeks — because it should.
Delivery
Your rod arrives in a custom rod tube, ready for the water.
Begin Your Commission
A Bob Nunley rod is not purchased off a shelf. It is commissioned, crafted, and delivered as a singular object built for you alone. Inquiries are welcome.
