Chris Clemes Fly Rods

Specialties

Specialists in new and custom split cane fly fishing rods, fly reels and fly fishing gear. Our English workshops have more than 150 years of combined rod and reel making experience. Visit our concession at Farlows to view our product range and request a free casting demonstration.

History

Established in 2009.

Chris Clemes Rodmakers was formed in 2009 by Chris Clemes. The companies 3^rd generation artisans at the workshops have more than 150 years of combined bamboo fly rod and fly reel making experience.

The company was founded with the aim of preserving the traditional skills of bamboo fly rod making in England. This tradition was nearly lost in the 1950’s when a trade embargo was imposed on Chinese goods. The effect of which limited the supply of Tonkin bamboo used in the production of bamboo fly rods. In an effort to ensure that the art of bamboo rod making is not lost to England forever, Chris Clemes Rodmakers actively recruits apprentice rod makers to study under their master 3^rd generation rod makers.

Meet the Business Owner

Chris C.

Business Owner

Chris having worked for some of the fly fishing world’s giant companies, realised that bamboo rod making is a dying art in England. With few young craftsmen nowadays willing to continue the traditions and preserve the skills which made English made products so famous, The companies mission is to bring England’s finest fly rod and reel makers together in an effort to combine their skills and preserve the heritage of English bamboo rod making.