Offering custom bamboo fly rods, bamboo rod making
classes, and a complete assortment of traditionally
styled reels, lines, and accessories,
Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods is a small, family-owned business
in the most classic sense.
Why bamboo?
In the mid 1800’s the hexagonal bamboo fly rod was developed
and popularized by eastern anglers of the fledgling United States.
Designed in a time when things were made to last, the simple, sturdy construction
of varnished bamboo creates a
rod that is a true lifetime investment.
Beautiful, supple, and elegant, the American split bamboo
fly rod has become the
standard of fly fishing
tackle by which all others are measured.
Heritage
Tradition
Handcrafted
Why oYster bamboo?
In a market flooded with enthusiast makers, Oyster Bamboo is
a full-time professional business dedicated to the production of the
world’s finest
fly rods.
In addition to producing custom and
standard model rods, we also teach more enthusiasts
(and future pros) to make fly rods than anyone else in the world.
This combined
experience gives us an understanding of our product
which is difficult to match.
This is not our
hobby. This is not our retirement business. This is our life and livelihood. Our production and
sales shop in the Appalachian mountain town of Blue Ridge, GA operates at full tilt six days a week and is open to the public Thursday - Saturday for
the convenience of both the tourists in town as well as those who fish our rods.
We have the
capability to customize and create almost any option imaginable, resulting in rods that are both
practical to fish and appreciated as heirlooms for generations to come…
"One
of the finest of the new generation of rodmakers. At their best, bamboo fly rods should be things of beauty as well as efficient tools for catching fish, and Oyster's sense of aesthetics is nothing short of breathtaking."
“I am extremely proud of my beautiful new Oyster rod! During several decades of avid fly-fishing, Rosalynn and I have accumulated a wide range of rods, ranging from those for two-weight to 10-weight lines. They include those made of graphite, boron, and bamboo.
It is obvious to me that this Oyster rod will be my favorite.”
- President Jimmy Carter
oyster hours:
by appointment
to the public thursday - saturday
and class weeks when we are not varnishing
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