HAVE A BROKEN FLY ROD?

Get it professionally repaired today

AT BROKEN FLY ROD WE ARE DEDICATED TO
TAKING THAT OLD FLY ROD OUT OF THE CLOSET AND GETTING IT BACK ON THE WATER FISHING

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS

Craftmen who can mend injured cane rods are few and far between. I asked fly shops near my home in Asheville who might be able to repair an old Orvis 6 wt. A string of referrals led me to Lou Dondero of Hendersonville, NC. Lou invited me to bring my fly rods to his rod repair shop which looks like an operating room. He approaches repairing a rod like a doctor would a patient. What happened to the bamboo rod. Does it need orthopedic or cosmetic surgery ? How was the rod made ? What were the rod makers intentions ? On one point Lou is firm: classic rods, even the rarest deserve to be fished. So too do the inexpensive fly rods. After Lou's repairs to two of my fly rods, I fished them on the Watuga tail water down stream from Elizabethton, TN. Fishing the rods was like fishing with my old friend, who made one of the rods for me. It was like fishing with Hank again, after so many years. And it always will be.

John Ross, author of Trout Unlimited's, America's Top 100 Trout Streams

To see my Dad's fly rod perfectly restored brought a tear to my eye. Fishing his fly rod was like being with him again on our favorite trout stream

Anne

Lou's repair of 3 bamboo rods far exceeded my expectation. He is a master craftsman who thoroughly researched each rod so he could return them to as close to original condition as possible. Upon return to me, the rods (one a Leonard about 75yrs old) appeared as factory new; as if they had never been fished. His craftsmanship is that meticulous and his standards that exacting. Prices for this level of workmanship are more than fair; customer service is prompt and responsive. If you want truly outstanding repair work, look no further! You will see your rods turn into works of art.

Gene P.

Dear Lou, I am so excited to see Granddad's bamboo fly rod all refurbished ! Thank you so very much!

Martha

Lou I just received my restored Haddon fly rod from you. It looks Fantastic ! I plan to fish it this week end. Thanks again for a job well done.

D. Hart

FLY ROD RENEWAL PROCESS

EXAMINATION & DIAGNOSIS

Tip to butt, magnified rod exam and diagnosis.

CONSULTATION & AUTHORIZATION

Straight talk, Repairable or too costly.

ROD STRIPPING

Hardware, components and finish.

ROD STRAIGHTENING, RE-SPINE & SYNCHRONIZING

Rods returned to their best casting condition.

HARDWARE REPLACEMENT

Only if broken, eroded or damaged beyond repair and reuse.

CLEAN, RESHAPE & ELECTROPLATE FERRULES IF NECESSARY

All efforts will be made to reuse original ferrules & hardware.

REWRAP GUIDES

Silk Thread, Laser aligned & digital wrap counting for precision consistency of wraps.

CLEAN OR REPLACE CORK HANDLE AND REEL SEAT IF NECESSARY

Only after consulting with rod owner.

APPLY AND OVEN DRY NEW FINISH

Fully restored or refurbished bamboo rod will receive 3 coats of marine spar urethane with 8 hour baking time between each coat.

Tell Us About Your Rod’s Story

Every heirloom fly rod comes with its own unique history. Maybe it’s the rod your grandfather used to teach you how to cast, or the one your father took on every annual trip. It might even be the rod you proudly bought with your first paycheck.

Sharing your rod’s story with us isn’t just welcome—it’s encouraged. It helps us appreciate the personal value behind your project and ensures we give it the thoughtful care it deserves.

WE ARE LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST DISTRICT IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Email us at [email protected]

Call for a talk about your fly rod: 865-310-6700

And talk to Rod Doctor Lou