Our Story
Fly Fishing as it Was Intended
Quality Products and Expert Advice
Quality Products and Expert Advice
Today's fast action fly rods miss the whole point of fly fishing. Fly fishing should allow you to slow down, enjoy the experience, and know what your rod and that fish you hooked are doing. Bamboo, fiberglass and early graphite rods have slower actions than modern graphite rods and a more delicate feel. They transmit more information to t
Today's fast action fly rods miss the whole point of fly fishing. Fly fishing should allow you to slow down, enjoy the experience, and know what your rod and that fish you hooked are doing. Bamboo, fiberglass and early graphite rods have slower actions than modern graphite rods and a more delicate feel. They transmit more information to the angler, allowing you to more accurately cast and to successfully land a fish.
Why would famous makers like Orvis still offer bamboo rods over 100 years after they were first introduced? Because they just work well!
Quality Products and Expert Advice
Quality Products and Expert Advice
Quality Products and Expert Advice
Our collection offers vintage fly rods and reels that you can fish with or proudly add to your collection. Check out our bamboo, fiberglass, and early graphite rods.
Not only are we passionate about vintage fly fishing rods, we also love helping others improve their fly fishing skills. We are always happy to offer personalized advice and r
Our collection offers vintage fly rods and reels that you can fish with or proudly add to your collection. Check out our bamboo, fiberglass, and early graphite rods.
Not only are we passionate about vintage fly fishing rods, we also love helping others improve their fly fishing skills. We are always happy to offer personalized advice and recommendations to help you have the best possible fishing experience. Also see our blog postings for assistance on a wide range of topics.
Our History
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Our History
Our founder, Craig Haney, fly fished in Colorado with his father and grandfather as a youth, acquiring an appreciation for vintage fly fishing rods and other classic fly fishing tackle.
After a career in architecture specializing in historic restoration, Craig founded Colorado Vintage Fly Fishing in 2017. This allows him to work with th
Our founder, Craig Haney, fly fished in Colorado with his father and grandfather as a youth, acquiring an appreciation for vintage fly fishing rods and other classic fly fishing tackle.
After a career in architecture specializing in historic restoration, Craig founded Colorado Vintage Fly Fishing in 2017. This allows him to work with the rods and reels from his youth, while still allowing time for fly fishing and teaching others to enjoy the sport. Craig now leads a fly fishing program for his State Parks & Wildlife Department.