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Handmade with the best intentions in Blue ridge, georgia



Bamboo Fly Rods &
Bamboo Fly Rod
Making Classes





494 east main Street

blue ridge, georgia 30513

usa


706-374-4239

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.



HANDCRAFTED BAMBOO FLY RODS



BAMBOO FLY ROD MAKING CLASSES



HAND ENGRAVING



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…










oyster media





a story that travels

As a small business and craftsmen we are beyond grateful for the generous press throughout the years









"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."



George Black author of "Casting a Spell" the Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection



“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


CLASS GALLERY
ENGRAVING GALLERY
ROD GALLERY
FISH WE HAVE KNOWN

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The house that

Bamboo Fly Rods

Built


oyster bamboo fly rods


494 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia
USA
706.374.4239
www.oysterbamboo.com
shannen@oysterbamboo.com