A lot of rod manufacturers that say Made in the U.S.A. are really just Assembled in the U.S.A. Their blanks may come from Korea or China.
EVERY T.L. Johnson Rod starts at Terry's blank factory in Arizona and then hand built by Terry himself in Colorado. Terry's rod blanks are a high-modulus graphite using his exclusive, uni-directional, carbon helix construction techniques. Carbon Helix construction rods maintain superior hoop strength as well as improved response. His exclusive ferruling system reduces section to section flat spots, swing weight and has a smoother load transfer. The 2010 models are thinner, lighter and stronger because of his unique blank construction. Terry then uses superior quality, ultralight components to build his rods lighter and stronger than his competition. Don't let NAME RECOGNITION be your only criteria in selecting your next fly rod. You deserve unsurpassed quality, service and attention to detail and that's T.L. Johnson Rods.

The sport of fly fishing is a passionate commitment at T.L. Johnson Rod
Company. We truly believe we can build a better fly rod and are
committed to just that. That is why we feel we are the “next level”, a
company who has taken the commitment to producing true works of art
that just happen to be awesome fishing tools. Here, the term “Made In
the USA” reflects the quality and craftsmanship of a classic American
rod company. High performance, smooth-casting rods with flawless
finishes are not just an occurrence at T.L. Johnson - they’re the
standard. No one puts more quality materials, components and
craftsmanship into their graphite, glass and bamboo rods. You have our
commitment that each and every rod made by T.L. Johnson Rod Company is
built to last. We design and engineer rods that perform not just over
time, but for a lifetime. At T.L. Johnson Rod Company, you’re not just
a customer who purchases a new fly rod, you are now part of our family
- someone who expects more than the norm. Our rods are designed to
perform as a seamless extension of hand, eye and mind. At T.L. Johnson
Rod Company, that’s our unifying theme. Experience the T.L. Johnson Rod
Company difference.
I personally wish you the best in the coming season.
Terry L. Johnson