Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods

“The saying is the tug is the drug. Everything is geared towards hooking that fish. And when you feel the electricity of coming up tight against another living thing, it’s a primal thing in you that excites you. If that’s not in you, it doesn’t matter how cool the gear is. It’s not going to matter. You know, in the end, you’re just fishing. That’s been my passion since I was old enough to stand. And it’s something that I’ll probably continue with forever. I know I’ll continue with forever.”







Handcrafted for your lifetime…An heirloom for future generations

“People fish bamboo because it’s traditional, because it’s beautiful, because it’s the difference between a handmade thing versus a machine-made plastic thing. It’s not lighter. It’s not more powerful. It’s not less expensive. Anybody who tells you it is, is wrong.”







Handcrafted for your lifetime…An heirloom for future generations

Big Bamboo Fly Rod Maker Energy!

Oyster’s September 7-12, 2026 bamboo fly rod making class brought 10 makers (5 repeats & 5 new students) with the best energy!

4️⃣William, from Athens, GA, returned for his 4th class. He visited Oyster’s workshop for 15 years before signing up for his 1st rod-building class. William & his brother, Joe, attend class every year together & say it’s the highlight of their year. He made a favorite around the workshop…an 8’ 7wt.

3️⃣Joe, also from Athens, joined us for his 3rd class. He says making a bamboo rod at Oyster is more than a fly rod or a class—it’s about the experience, the people, & the purpose. Joe made an 8’ 6wt.

🏞️John joined us from Fairhope, AL, for his 1st class. His wife found Oyster & signed him up. John invited his friend, Scott, to join him—of course, he said yes! John crafted an 8’ 6wt for fly fishing the Toccoa River the day after class.

🌊Scott was here from Monterey, CA, for his 1st class. He says he’s a novice fly fisherman, but he confidently handcrafted an 8’ 6wt for his first bamboo rod. Scott said the week was exceptional.

3️⃣Brad, from Leesburg, GA, returned for his 3rd class & brought his sister-in-law, Katie. Brad said his favorite rod so far was this one—an 8’ 9wt built for fly fishing in FL & the Bahamas.

🏝️Katie joined us from Bradenton, FL, for her 1st class. She originally asked Brad to build her a rod, but decided to make her own instead. Katie built an 8’ 9wt bamboo rod for redfish, snook, juvenile tarpon, & sea trout.

📍Gerry, a North GA local, took his 1st class at Oyster. The class was a retirement gift from his wife. Gerry wanted a fly rod for local waters, so he decided on an 8’ 5wt.

🏔️Robert, from CO, joined us for his 1st class & was here with Greg. He enjoys fly fishing small creeks, so he crafted a sweet 6’9” 3wt bamboo rod.

2️⃣Mike was here from Rome, GA, for his 2nd class. He says his favorite rod made at Oyster is his first—an 8’ 4wt. This time, he built an 8’ 7wt bamboo rod for larger trout & bass.

2️⃣Greg, from FL, was back for his 2nd class. He returns to craft bamboo rods at Oyster because the week is fulfilling.He made an 8’ 9wt saltwater bamboo rod, since he has never owned a saltwater fly rod.

✨It’s so rewarding to have families sharing this experience together during the week!✨
Thank you all for making last week so memorable! It’s humbling to be part of your experience. Looking forward to many more!✨

This is the way…🐾







Handcrafted for your lifetime…An heirloom for future generations