Custom Bamboo Fly Rods

After 20 years, Alice & I are retiring from owning & managing Genuine Bellinger, INC & Bellinger Reel Seats. Mike McFarland of McFarland Rod Company will take over ownership & management and has relocated the business to his hometown of Bellwood, PA. During this transition period, customers may continue to order a limited number of items through this website:

- Depth Gauge Standards
- Nickel silver ferrules
- Pearsall's silk (7 colors in Naples, Only Jasper in Gossamer)

(NO OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE THRU THIS SITE)

For ANY/ALL other items, PLEASE EMAIL mike@mcfarlandrods.com
after 3/1/2025

Once Mike has what he needs set up & in place, customers will be directed to the new Bellinger website & ordering platform. Until then, we ask for your patience & continued support.

You may contact Mike at mike@mcfarlandrods.com if you have any questions &/or you may also still email thru this website or to info@genuinebellinger.com

CHET WILL STILL TEACH "CLASSES" & BUILD BAMBOO RODS

We'd like to thank our customers & friends for a great 20 years. Bellinger customers are the best & we've appreciated the opportunity to work with you.
– Alice & Chet Croco

Thanks again, as always, for your business & your patience!

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Genuine Bellinger Bamboo Fly Rods

"...just got the bamboo rod that you made for me - it is truly elegant!..."
- A.H.

Those with a deep appreciation for fine tackle will find great enjoyment in owning and fishing a genuine Bellinger bamboo fly rod. Expertly crafted with uncompromising skill and great attention to detail Bellinger bamboo fly rods are esthetically pleasing and wonderful to fish.

Whether for making delicate presentations or swinging wet flies, our bamboo fly rods are suitable for most any fly fishing situation. Our progressive, medium action taper is smooth and responsive and best exemplifies the traditional feel of bamboo. Full flexing, stiff, but not to stiff at the grip, with an even distribution of power over it's length, culminating in a tip that is both supple and resilient; our Bellinger bamboo fly rods will seem to come to life in the casters hand.

The esthetic quality found with any of our bamboo fly rods can only come about through years of experience and a discerning eye for quality. Each is expertly crafted from only the finest materials and finished to the highest degree. Flame tempered to a pleasing brown tone, hand varnished, wrapped and tipped in silk, nickel silver fittings, agate stripping guide, finely tuned grip and a beautiful Bellinger reel seat are but a few of the details. Please continue on for more information about our bamboo fly rods.