American-Built Fly Rods Forged for Big Water
Handcrafted in Oregon, Designed for trophy Trout and Steelhead
About Clackamas Rod Company
Clackamas Rod Company builds high-performance fly rods by hand, in small batches, in Oregon.
Designed from time on the water—not marketing meetings—each rod is tuned for real fishing conditions, balance, and feel. We source premium components globally, then assemble, flex-test, and finish every rod individually. No mass production. No hype.
Founder Series
The Founder’s Series represents the core of Clackamas Rod Company—the rods we would build even if no one was watching. These designs reflect our personal preferences for action, balance, and durability after years on the water. Each rod is built by hand in limited numbers, tuned individually, and finished without shortcuts. They are not experiments or trend pieces—they are the standard we hold everything else to. If our name is on it, this is where it starts.
REVIEWS
I couldn’t be happier with my first Clackamas rod and I’m already scheming for my second. The rod served me well on a recent trip to West Virginia, with the finesse I needed in the tight stuff and power to reach further when I needed. With such impressive attention to details, I know this is a rod I will treasure for years to come.
The rods that Eric has managed to craft from his home in Oregon are amazing, they cast great and have the backbone needed when you have one on the end of your line”
-Zig on the fly
Loved the play in it for a 6 wt. Felt really similar to my brothers sage centric 6wt