• The Hollifield Story


    John Hollifield- I had the great fortune to be raised in the mountains of western North Carolina and was  introduced at an early age to the wonders of the local freestone streams by my father.  Together, he and I spent many afternoons and weekends pursuing wild native rainbow, brown, and […]

  • Classes


      Learning a craft like bamboo rod making can be a daunting task if the learner sets about doing it themselves.  The sheer cost of materials and tooling alone, have kept many from trying their hand at a hobby that otherwise could have become a fulfilling lifelong passion. Reading books […]

  • Contact Us


    Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my website. I hope you found what you were looking for and I would love to help you make your next bamboo rod purchase or teach you how to make some of the best bamboo fly rods in the world. Contact me for any information you might want. John Hollifield, 828-557-9790