Two men fly fishing in the warm glow of sunset on a peaceful river, using gear restored through expert fly rod repair.

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Repair Process & Labor Info

Before the renewal process begins, a $250 deposit is required to cover the first 10 hours of labor. Each additional hour will be billed at $20/hour. Parts, materials, and shipping costs are not included in these labor charges. Completed rods with unpaid balances after 30 days will become the property of Broken Fly Rod.

We provide fly rod repair services nationwide, working on everything from performance rods to deeply sentimental gear. Whether your rod has been damaged on the water or tucked away for years, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to restore it.

Want to see the quality of our work? Visit our portfolio to browse before-and-after examples of broken fly rod repair and restoration.

Curious what others have said about working with us? Read our Google reviews to hear from fellow anglers across the country.

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
Detailed image of a mayfly perched on a branch, showcasing its transparent wings, long tail filaments, and segmented body—important to fly fishing ecosystems.
A detailed close-up of a mayfly resting on the surface of blue-green water, often mimicked by fly fishing lures.
A mayfly with transparent veined wings and long tail filaments perched on a green blade of grass—an iconic insect in the fly fishing world.