D.L. Whitehead Rod Company

We are proud to be the exclusive dealer of Daryll's rods. He is truly a master craftsmen in every sense. Not only are Daryll's rods some of the finest casting rods ever made but his Presentation model is arguably the most beautiful rod ever assembled. If you believe as we do that a bamboo rod, just like a fine hand-made best shotgun, can equally be a finely tuned tool and a work of art, take

close look at Daryll's rods. His attention to detail, use of materials like elephant ivory, fossilized mammoth ivory, and buffalo horn as well as teaming up with friend and master gun engraver Paulo Barbetti has produced rods like no others for more than 20 years. Few have been lucky enough over the years to own one however as Daryll has averaged making only about 10 rods each year since he began. Don't miss your opportunity.

Rod Models

Rod actions typically are a medium-fast progressive taper.

6'3" #4 2/2 Midge
7' #4 2/2 Light Trout
7'6" #5 2/2 Trout
7'6" #5 3/2 Fast Dry Fly
7'9" #5 4/2/2 Travel
8' #5 2/2 Trout
8' #6 2/2 Heavy Trout
8'6" #8 2/2 Steelhead

Rod Grades

Standard - $2,000

Choice of nickel silver slide band or locking reel seat with makers name and rod serial number engraved, circassian walnut spacer, silk wraps and tipping in your color choice, agate stripper, nickel silver ferrules, choice of bright or blued finish on all metal, choice of elephant or fossilized mammoth ivory ferrule plug, hand-sewn bag and labled aluminum/brass tube.

Custom - $2,600

All of the features and options of the Standard rod with the addition of a fully engraved reel seat by master engraver Paulo Barbetti.

Presentation - $3,100

All of the features and options of the Custom rod with the addition of a fully engraved ferrule also by master engraver Paulo Barbetti, optional ivory reel seat spacer, optional ivory or buffalo horn winding check, choice of ivory or horn tipping on ferrule plug, and a optional leather rod case by Arne Mason with makers name and rod serial number embossed. The ivory reel seat spacer is an additional $350 and the leather rod case is an additional $350. For Steelhead Presentation Only - An engraved nickel silver fighting butt with ivory end knob is available for an additional $1,000 (reel seat must be upward screwlocking)