Welcome to the home of Matthew West Custom Handcrafted Bamboo Fly Rods, in Fort Collins, Colorado. I've been hand-planing custom rods since 1997. If you're looking for a bamboo fly rod or spinning rod, you've come to the right place. Bamboo rods are always one-of-a-kind, are wonderful pieces of angling tradition and are the optimal tool for the right fishing situations. If you're considering a new rod for yourself, you must give bamboo a try - you'll never go back. If you're a collector, check out my rods - you'll be impressed. Looking for a gift? What could be more memorable than a custom, handmade bamboo fishing rod?

Look around my site to get a feel for things, but feel free to contact me personally by email with any questions you might have. Newcomers, no questions are stupid, and you'll find that a rodmaker can often find more than enough time to talk or write about his craft.

I'm a graphic designer, by trade. You may have seen my work for Golden Witch Technologies, Inc., Arcane Component Works, or the cover art for Trout Grass . If you have any graphic design needs -print or web - please visit me at midnightoilgraphics.net. Design is how I support my family; rodmaking is a welcome release...