• JD is a maker & fly fisher from the Carolinas. He has been working with bamboo almost as long as he has been fly fishing. The stars aligned when he merged the two to create the very first Hellbender net in 2019. (Photo by Morgan Dove)

Handmade Bamboo Nets

Choose your handle length, bamboo finish color, and net bag style (on most models).
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Free shipping - always.
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Questions? Email JD@hellbendernets.com
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Net + Tether Combos

Handmade by our friends at Keep & Release in the USA - these tethers feature rare earth magnets and genuine leather. The perfect compliment to your new Hellbender.
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Custom Fly Rods

"In stock" fly rods are built & ready to ship. Past fly rod builds will show as "out of stock".
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If you would like a rod like one that is out of stock (or a fully custom build from the ground up), please email JD@hellbendernets.com to get the ball rolling!
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Hats & Gift Cards

Made in the USA by our friends at Authentic Leather Patch Co.
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ALPCo's genuine leather patches are hand stitched, never glued and their embroidery is second to none.
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Leather + Rare Earth Magnetic Net Tether

These small batch net keepers are handmade in Michigan by our friends at Keep & Release.
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Featuring rare earth neodymium magnets and genuine leather, they are made to last a lifetime and keep your net by your side for years to come.

Hand Wrapped Rattan Fly Rod Handles

Hand wrapped by JD (the same hands that craft our bamboo nets and custom fly rods).
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