From the classic greenheart rods of yesteryear to their modern graphite marvels available now, the skilled rod craftsmen at Orvis have been pioneering new horizons in fly rod design for over a century and half running. From their use of impregnated bamboo to the incorporation of next century's thermoplastic resin technologies today, when you purchase a fly rod from Orvis, you're choosing a rich tradition of innovation and proven fly fishing performance over 150 years in the making.