The Edward Barder Rod Company
Fine Handmade Fishing Rods
Our Rods
We take great care to make rods that sympathetically utilise and fully express the incredible qualities of Tonkin bamboo.
Each stage in the making of a Barder rod is carried out with fastidious attention to detail. Every part of a Barder rod (guides aside) is designed and made in-house.
Advocates of cane speak of sweetness and control, but until now I have been doubtful. After half an hour of casting, I am converted. Edward Barder makes exceedingly desirable rods. Reader, I ordered one.”
David Profumo, Country Life magazine
Our Rods - Carbon Fibre & Fibreglass
Bamboo, carbon fibre & fibreglass -each has qualities especially suited to particular rod types.
For our favourite 8’ #4-weight 3-piece, bamboo is ideal.
A 10’ #5-weight 4-piece –carbon fibre was invented for this.
Robust & functional, the latest S-Glass 7’ #3-weight brook rod is a joy to fish with.
