There’s no way that you love fly fishing enough to buy the most expensive fly rod ever produced. We’re serious here because there are only a few hardcore fly fishermen who have the cash to throw down on these rods. We’re talking incredible bamboo rods that are worth thousands of dollars, and no, that is not a typo.

Let’s take a look at the most expensive fly rod on the market right now and get a feel for who in the world would even want one of these rods. You might find that you love this rod and want to try one out for your fishing. Us, we’ll stick to our $50 cheapie, thank you very much!

A Quick Look at This Rod

This bamboo-built rod is made by Scott SC Fly Rod, a company that is well-known for producing a variety of fishing equipment. Their most expensive product is likely their fly fishing rod, which tops off at about $3,200. We didn’t accidentally move a decimal point too far here. This rod really costs $3,200 or about three-times our rent payment. Why does it cost so much?

Why is This Rod So Expensive?

First of all, bamboo is not a cheap material to use when building a fly rod. That said, it is one of the toughest and strongest on the market today. It can withstand most fly fishing demands and is usually sturdy enough to last a lifetime. So, using bamboo adds quite a bit to the cost of this rod.

However, the Scott SC Fly Rod is also handcrafted by real fishers who love the sport and who have spent most of their lives trying to craft the perfect rod. The materials and the handcrafted nature of these rods drive up the cost and make them cost even more to purchase than you could ever imagine.

Beyond that, each rod comes with a logo that helps make it stand out from others on the market and an individual serial number that showcases what went into the making of the rod. A variety of crafting methods and technological processes, such as material-strengthening procedures, are used to make these rods stand out.

Honestly, we’re surprised to read that these rods aren’t made out of solid gold or emeralds! It is hard to imagine anybody who might want to use one of these rods. However, we’ve come up with a few individuals who we think are crazy enough to drop $3,000+ on a fishing rod. Are you one of these people?

  1. Professional fly fishers
  2. Anyone who needs the latest and greatest gadgets
  3. Somebody who wants a fly rod that will last their whole life
  4. A wealthy person with a lot of cash to spend on tax write-offs

Does This Rod Sound Awesome?

All joking aside, the high-quality nature of this rod is something printed right up in the mission statement of this company:

Great fly rods are forged from commitment, experience, and passion.

So while we can’t quite see the appeal of this kind of fly rod, we understand that the right person may find it an irresistible purchase. If you find yourself drawn to this expensive fly rod, feel free to buy one for your fishing needs.