Tidewater Rods

About Tidewater Rods

We’re proud to support and carry products from Tidewater Rods, a brand built on craftsmanship, performance, and passion for fly fishing and saltwater pursuits.

Tidewater Rod Co. was founded by rod builder Jon Lavezzo, a seasoned craftsman who has hand-built thousands of rods over the past decade. After selling his previous company, Moonshine Rod Co., Jon poured years of experience into creating a new line of high-performance fly rods that stand up to both freshwater and saltwater conditions. Each Tidewater rod is hand-built, wrapped, and finished by Jon himself in his shop along the Chesapeake Bay in Coastal Virginia.

The flagship Tidewater Virtue Series reflects nearly three years of development using proprietary 40-ton nano matrix graphite blanks, delivering fast-action power, smooth casting, and durability that can handle wind, heavy lines, and challenging conditions. Every rod includes a lifetime warranty and is crafted to inspire anglers whether chasing trout on mountain streams or saltwater species on the bay.