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2026 Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class Dates Announced
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Offering custom bamboo fly rods, bamboo fly 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.
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
"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
Curated Gifts for fly fishers
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...
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HANDCRAFTED BAMBOO FLY RODS
Handcrafted Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods SHOP NOW - CLICK HERE Oyster Bamboo...
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BAMBOO FLY RODS FOR SALE - IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
Bamboo Fly Rods For Sale - Ready to Ship Now At Oyster...
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HAND ENGRAVING
Hand Engraved Fly Rods and Accessories Oyster hand engraves each Oyster Bamboo...
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Blog -Moments & Musings
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"I absolutely LOVE the rod! It is literally per...
Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and such an heirloom piece. It will stay in the family forever.
"I absolutely LOVE the rod! It is literally per...
Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and such an heirloom piece. It will stay in the family forever.
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Halloween on Main Street in downtown Blue Ridge
Oyster’s annual Halloween candy shoot in downtown Blue Ridge
Halloween on Main Street in downtown Blue Ridge
Oyster’s annual Halloween candy shoot in downtown Blue Ridge
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"...long awaited opportunity and proved greater...
The Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rod building workshop was a long awaited opportunity and proved greater than imagined. I was very blessed to have my son join me for an...
"...long awaited opportunity and proved greater...
The Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rod building workshop was a long awaited opportunity and proved greater than imagined. I was very blessed to have my son join me for an...
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A little gift sent over this morning from Redcu...
A little gift sent over this morning from @redcubecreative
A little gift sent over this morning from Redcu...
A little gift sent over this morning from @redcubecreative
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”Fly fishing affords me the opportunity to..."
”Fly fishing affords me the opportunity to go places, see things, and meet people, I never otherwise would have been able to do."
”Fly fishing affords me the opportunity to..."
”Fly fishing affords me the opportunity to go places, see things, and meet people, I never otherwise would have been able to do."
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Bill Oyster’s take on being in the fly fishing ...
“Fly fishing for me was just choosing a harder, more beautiful way to do a thing, on purpose, for some reason."
Bill Oyster’s take on being in the fly fishing ...
“Fly fishing for me was just choosing a harder, more beautiful way to do a thing, on purpose, for some reason."
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Henry Williamson
Henry Williamson passed away on Tuesday evening leaving this world a better place because he was here.
Henry Williamson
Henry Williamson passed away on Tuesday evening leaving this world a better place because he was here.
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Fly fishing the salt with Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Saltwater fly fishing is the great unknown. Any day fishing the salt is going to be an experience.
Fly fishing the salt with Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Saltwater fly fishing is the great unknown. Any day fishing the salt is going to be an experience.
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Cutter, UGA and his “PEOPLE”
Cutter Jude Oyster…born between Christmas and trade show season in 2005.
Cutter, UGA and his “PEOPLE”
Cutter Jude Oyster…born between Christmas and trade show season in 2005.
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“Only in the wildest, most natural places do th...
“Only in the wildest, most natural places do these brook trout still survive. Sometimes you realize that more important than the size or the numbers is to get away from...
“Only in the wildest, most natural places do th...
“Only in the wildest, most natural places do these brook trout still survive. Sometimes you realize that more important than the size or the numbers is to get away from...
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50 YEARS OF LIFE, MUSIC, TOM PETTY & THE BAMBOO...
So, I am paying homage to my 50 years (wow, that’s going to take some getting used to) by scribbling about music and the relationship it has created for past memories and...
50 YEARS OF LIFE, MUSIC, TOM PETTY & THE BAMBOO...
So, I am paying homage to my 50 years (wow, that’s going to take some getting used to) by scribbling about music and the relationship it has created for past memories and...
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A Tribute...
This small stream sweetheart is based on the very first rod I ever cobbled together (#001), and to commemorate that, it now also also receives the honor of being our...
A Tribute...
This small stream sweetheart is based on the very first rod I ever cobbled together (#001), and to commemorate that, it now also also receives the honor of being our...
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Without love, you have nothing. With love, WE h...
Us...exactly 25 years ago today. We were babies. I wish I could tell those “babies” a thing or two about what is about to unfold in front of them ......
Without love, you have nothing. With love, WE h...
Us...exactly 25 years ago today. We were babies. I wish I could tell those “babies” a thing or two about what is about to unfold in front of them ......
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SLP / Oyster
Edgar at Sight Line Provisions has gone way beyond his obligations as a decent human by supporting his retailers sharing his artistic abilities and marketing skill set. Oyster is fortunate enough...
SLP / Oyster
Edgar at Sight Line Provisions has gone way beyond his obligations as a decent human by supporting his retailers sharing his artistic abilities and marketing skill set. Oyster is fortunate enough...
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Peace. Legacy. The Carter Center.
Another very special rod signed by Jimmy Carter to benefit real change.
Peace. Legacy. The Carter Center.
Another very special rod signed by Jimmy Carter to benefit real change.
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To my little voice…
Ten years ago, the porch of our little red house in the woods was piled high with throngs of gifts from friends, family and fly fishermen in anticipation of another...
To my little voice…
Ten years ago, the porch of our little red house in the woods was piled high with throngs of gifts from friends, family and fly fishermen in anticipation of another...
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Mud, Belonging and the Bamboo Fly rod
While I have always considered Oyster a personal victory…our business prowess seems more illusive of a subject.
Mud, Belonging and the Bamboo Fly rod
While I have always considered Oyster a personal victory…our business prowess seems more illusive of a subject.
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Be The Fish
...after I volunteered Bill to teach “ just a few” classes on entomology related to fly fishing, it has morphed into a full-on program aptly named “Be the Fish”.
Be The Fish
...after I volunteered Bill to teach “ just a few” classes on entomology related to fly fishing, it has morphed into a full-on program aptly named “Be the Fish”.
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2019 Optimism, Rumination’s and “Savants” of th...
One woman’s journey into the bamboo fly rod making abyss…
2019 Optimism, Rumination’s and “Savants” of th...
One woman’s journey into the bamboo fly rod making abyss…
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Molly
Molly...THE “shoppiest” of shop dogs, chill master, comfort queen and beggar extraordinaire. Molly was an enormous light that brought only love into a space.
Molly
Molly...THE “shoppiest” of shop dogs, chill master, comfort queen and beggar extraordinaire. Molly was an enormous light that brought only love into a space.
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The Gambler
The man that taught us to “bet on ourselves” 20 years ago. From the very beginning, no one believed in Oyster like this remarkable person...
The Gambler
The man that taught us to “bet on ourselves” 20 years ago. From the very beginning, no one believed in Oyster like this remarkable person...
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Local Waters
Local waters. #bambooflyrods #wandernorthga #handcrafted #flyrod #oysterbamboo #bespoke #oysterbambooflyrods
Local Waters
Local waters. #bambooflyrods #wandernorthga #handcrafted #flyrod #oysterbamboo #bespoke #oysterbambooflyrods
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Where it all began for Oyster...
As Bill's interest in fly fishing grew into an outright obsession, his desire for a traditional bamboo fly rod consumed most of his waking hours.
Where it all began for Oyster...
As Bill's interest in fly fishing grew into an outright obsession, his desire for a traditional bamboo fly rod consumed most of his waking hours.
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Two Retired Generals and one acting Oyster
Through the years, I have personally discovered so much from their stories, wisdom and grace.
Two Retired Generals and one acting Oyster
Through the years, I have personally discovered so much from their stories, wisdom and grace.
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Cutter Oyster in Belize
This is my son, Cutter in Belize a few weeks ago fly fishing with Bill's personal 8' 6" 7wt bamboo fly rod.
Cutter Oyster in Belize
This is my son, Cutter in Belize a few weeks ago fly fishing with Bill's personal 8' 6" 7wt bamboo fly rod.
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So, you married a “hardcore” fly fisherman?
So, when I met Bill…I knew he was a fly fisherman. In fact, on our first date we went fly fishing (technically the second date but this time around he actually talked to me...
So, you married a “hardcore” fly fisherman?
So, when I met Bill…I knew he was a fly fisherman. In fact, on our first date we went fly fishing (technically the second date but this time around he actually talked to me...
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Space, Time and the Bamboo Fly Rod
Oyster lunged into the New Year with dust kicking up all around us oblivious to the inevitable reflection and pause experienced by most as a “New Beginning” was celebrated.
Space, Time and the Bamboo Fly Rod
Oyster lunged into the New Year with dust kicking up all around us oblivious to the inevitable reflection and pause experienced by most as a “New Beginning” was celebrated.
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Small is the new Big
20 years ago, we decided that making bamboo fly rods for a living was a good idea. Why?
Small is the new Big
20 years ago, we decided that making bamboo fly rods for a living was a good idea. Why?
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Bill Circa 1974
Circa 1974 - a little known reality about Bill is the fact that he was raised in rural NW Wyoming on his parent's horse farm with his cowboy father who...
Bill Circa 1974
Circa 1974 - a little known reality about Bill is the fact that he was raised in rural NW Wyoming on his parent's horse farm with his cowboy father who...
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Career Day and The Bamboo Fly Rod
Career Day at Blue Ridge Elementary Bill: What is your favorite thing to do in the whole world?
Career Day and The Bamboo Fly Rod
Career Day at Blue Ridge Elementary Bill: What is your favorite thing to do in the whole world?
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Main Street, The Bamboo Fly Rod and Love
This year my self proclaimed Valentine is Blue Ridge, Georgia…more specifically Main Street.
Main Street, The Bamboo Fly Rod and Love
This year my self proclaimed Valentine is Blue Ridge, Georgia…more specifically Main Street.
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Two Wheels Still Have A Hold On Our Hearts
In fact, he became a hard core fly fisherman because he needed a respite from the highly competitive cycling world which eventually led to our current life.
Two Wheels Still Have A Hold On Our Hearts
In fact, he became a hard core fly fisherman because he needed a respite from the highly competitive cycling world which eventually led to our current life.
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So...a bamboo fly rod maker, a motorcycle build...
So...a bamboo fly rod maker, a motorcycle builder and musician walk into a bar...
So...a bamboo fly rod maker, a motorcycle build...
So...a bamboo fly rod maker, a motorcycle builder and musician walk into a bar...
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“I cannot say enough thanks for creating such a...
I also admire your passion toward rod building, engraving, and the sport of fly fishing. Thank you for helping me appreciate the sport more.
“I cannot say enough thanks for creating such a...
I also admire your passion toward rod building, engraving, and the sport of fly fishing. Thank you for helping me appreciate the sport more.
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President Jimmy Carter
As the world mourns the passing of President Carter, we also celebrate the life of an extraordinary human.
President Jimmy Carter
As the world mourns the passing of President Carter, we also celebrate the life of an extraordinary human.
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"Premier Bamboo Fly Rod" Custom Oyster Bamboo F...
An Oyster rod in the Master series is the equivalent of owning a masterpiece that can and should be used every day
"Premier Bamboo Fly Rod" Custom Oyster Bamboo F...
An Oyster rod in the Master series is the equivalent of owning a masterpiece that can and should be used every day
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Nature Calls
Nature has a way of finding its place in your heart, especially if you are drawn to the bamboo fly rods
Nature Calls
Nature has a way of finding its place in your heart, especially if you are drawn to the bamboo fly rods
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Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Salt Series
The ultimate inshore saltwater taper, this is the model that re-ignited the concept of saltwater fishing with bamboo.
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Salt Series
The ultimate inshore saltwater taper, this is the model that re-ignited the concept of saltwater fishing with bamboo.
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A Tribute to USA's Hunting & Fishing Custom Oys...
Look close...it's a bear...if you look closer, you can see that bear's teeth.
A Tribute to USA's Hunting & Fishing Custom Oys...
Look close...it's a bear...if you look closer, you can see that bear's teeth.
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A Tribute to Bill’s First Bamboo Fly Rod
This small stream sweetheart is based on the very first rod I ever cobbled together (#001), and to commemorate that, it now also receives the honor of being our very...
A Tribute to Bill’s First Bamboo Fly Rod
This small stream sweetheart is based on the very first rod I ever cobbled together (#001), and to commemorate that, it now also receives the honor of being our very...
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The “Creel” - Look at the Buckle. Details. Prec...
The intersection of Precision and Artistry. The “Creel” Hand Engraved Fly Rod for Oyster FLO Series.
The “Creel” - Look at the Buckle. Details. Prec...
The intersection of Precision and Artistry. The “Creel” Hand Engraved Fly Rod for Oyster FLO Series.
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The Bamboo Fly Rod Quiver
Oyster’s Signature Series 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 made their way home yesterday to one very special owner.
The Bamboo Fly Rod Quiver
Oyster’s Signature Series 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 made their way home yesterday to one very special owner.
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Oyster Epic Series Honoring a 50-Year Marriage
Sanctity - Heirloom custom Epic series bamboo fly rods honoring a 50-year marriage & a tribute to their future generations.
Oyster Epic Series Honoring a 50-Year Marriage
Sanctity - Heirloom custom Epic series bamboo fly rods honoring a 50-year marriage & a tribute to their future generations.
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Oyster Hart Series Bamboo Fly Rod
8’ 5wt Oyster Hart series with hand engraved ferrules and rainbow trout with gold inlay
Oyster Hart Series Bamboo Fly Rod
8’ 5wt Oyster Hart series with hand engraved ferrules and rainbow trout with gold inlay
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Perseverance
PERSEVERANCE. This is what it’s all about…it’s hard to comprehend that Oyster is only a few weeks away from our 20th year of making bamboo fly rods full time.
Perseverance
PERSEVERANCE. This is what it’s all about…it’s hard to comprehend that Oyster is only a few weeks away from our 20th year of making bamboo fly rods full time.
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Inserts…It's Complicated.
Inserts…a traditional and complicated bamboo fly rod appointment that is also stunning.
Inserts…It's Complicated.
Inserts…a traditional and complicated bamboo fly rod appointment that is also stunning.
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Oyster Bamboo Rod Game Series with Knife Pairing
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods 7’6” 4wt and 8’ 9wt Game Series with knife pairing. Hand engraved sculpted scenes with gold inlay.
Oyster Bamboo Rod Game Series with Knife Pairing
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods 7’6” 4wt and 8’ 9wt Game Series with knife pairing. Hand engraved sculpted scenes with gold inlay.
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The “Little Leopard” Bamboo Rod
Oyster Bamboo's 7’9” 4wt Little Leopard Rod. She is one of our favorites.
The “Little Leopard” Bamboo Rod
Oyster Bamboo's 7’9” 4wt Little Leopard Rod. She is one of our favorites.
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Oyster Bamboo Salt Series: Matte is the New Shiny
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 10wt Salt Series with Slate Blue Wraps. Matte is the new Shiny.
Oyster Bamboo Salt Series: Matte is the New Shiny
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 10wt Salt Series with Slate Blue Wraps. Matte is the new Shiny.
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Oyster Bamboo's Standard of Distinction - World...
Oyster Bamboo's Standard of Distinction - World Class Craftsmanship & Hand Engraving
Oyster Bamboo's Standard of Distinction - World...
Oyster Bamboo's Standard of Distinction - World Class Craftsmanship & Hand Engraving
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President Jimmy Carter’s Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod
“It is obvious to me that this Oyster rod will be my favorite, and you were able to assess personally how well its action suits my casting technique.”
President Jimmy Carter’s Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod
“It is obvious to me that this Oyster rod will be my favorite, and you were able to assess personally how well its action suits my casting technique.”
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Hand Engraved Bamboo Fly Rod Reel Seat
Hand engraved bamboo fly rod reel seat for one of our country's bravest warriors
Hand Engraved Bamboo Fly Rod Reel Seat
Hand engraved bamboo fly rod reel seat for one of our country's bravest warriors
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Immortalizing a Family's Legacy: A Connection w...
Inspired by the alluring dogwoods she encountered, this hand-engraved, sculpted, and silver inlayed blooms symbolize the game-changing moment that forever altered her family's trajectory.
Immortalizing a Family's Legacy: A Connection w...
Inspired by the alluring dogwoods she encountered, this hand-engraved, sculpted, and silver inlayed blooms symbolize the game-changing moment that forever altered her family's trajectory.
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Look close...it’s a bear...
Bill showed me this engraving one evening and there was an unusual satisfaction in the tone of his voice.
Look close...it’s a bear...
Bill showed me this engraving one evening and there was an unusual satisfaction in the tone of his voice.
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Bill's artistry still takes my breath away
Many of you know that Bill's wife (that's me...Shannen) makes these "social" posts. Well...I was scrolling through my photos today and came across this one from a few weeks ago....
Bill's artistry still takes my breath away
Many of you know that Bill's wife (that's me...Shannen) makes these "social" posts. Well...I was scrolling through my photos today and came across this one from a few weeks ago....
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PERSEVERANCE
Throughout 2018, we will be paying homage to the craft of bamboo fly rod making and some of the moments that shifted our existence and as a result propelled us...
PERSEVERANCE
Throughout 2018, we will be paying homage to the craft of bamboo fly rod making and some of the moments that shifted our existence and as a result propelled us...
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The Catch Hand Engraved Game Scene
Hand engraved original game scene on Oyster Bamboo fly rod by Bill Oyster. Size of a nickel.
The Catch Hand Engraved Game Scene
Hand engraved original game scene on Oyster Bamboo fly rod by Bill Oyster. Size of a nickel.
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Oyster's January 6-11, 2025 Bamboo Fly Rod Maki...
❄️January 6-11, 2025 ❄️ Welcome to Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods’ first class of 2025!
Oyster's January 6-11, 2025 Bamboo Fly Rod Maki...
❄️January 6-11, 2025 ❄️ Welcome to Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods’ first class of 2025!
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2026 Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class Dates Announced
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class dates for 2026 released
2026 Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class Dates Announced
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class dates for 2026 released
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Welcome Oyster's November 4-9, 2024 Bamboo Fly ...
November 4-9, 2024 bamboo, fly rod making class! We’re thrilled to welcome back familiar faces and new talent at the Oyster Shop in beautiful Blue Ridge, GA!
Welcome Oyster's November 4-9, 2024 Bamboo Fly ...
November 4-9, 2024 bamboo, fly rod making class! We’re thrilled to welcome back familiar faces and new talent at the Oyster Shop in beautiful Blue Ridge, GA!
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Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class October 21-2...
☀️Welcome October 21-26 Bamboo’s fly rod-making class! Fall is in ON in Blue Ridge, Georgia! Our little tourist town is bustling, and the weather is sunny and crisp! 🍂 Fall is...
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class October 21-2...
☀️Welcome October 21-26 Bamboo’s fly rod-making class! Fall is in ON in Blue Ridge, Georgia! Our little tourist town is bustling, and the weather is sunny and crisp! 🍂 Fall is...
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Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class October 7-12...
🍁 Fall is here, and so is Oyster’s October 7-12 bamboo fly rod-making class! Meet our makers! We have a spectacular group this week! 🍁
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class October 7-12...
🍁 Fall is here, and so is Oyster’s October 7-12 bamboo fly rod-making class! Meet our makers! We have a spectacular group this week! 🍁
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Meet Paul...
🏆Oyster’s latest inductee into the “10 Class Club”! 🏆 Everyone ate cake 🍰 and celebrated this massive milestone!
Meet Paul...
🏆Oyster’s latest inductee into the “10 Class Club”! 🏆 Everyone ate cake 🍰 and celebrated this massive milestone!
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”All I want to do is to get back and make anoth...
Henry can’t stop talking about his rod building experience.
”All I want to do is to get back and make anoth...
Henry can’t stop talking about his rod building experience.
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☘️☘️☘️Oyster’s newest “10 Class Club” inductee!...
We met Scott in March 10 years ago when he attended his first class. After 10 classes together… You get to know one another. We have made bamboo rods, broken...
☘️☘️☘️Oyster’s newest “10 Class Club” inductee!...
We met Scott in March 10 years ago when he attended his first class. After 10 classes together… You get to know one another. We have made bamboo rods, broken...
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Why do people take multiple Oyster Bamboo Fly r...
This is a community that formed organically over 26 years ago. A community that starts for others with a simple phone call or a click to sign up, that leads...
Why do people take multiple Oyster Bamboo Fly r...
This is a community that formed organically over 26 years ago. A community that starts for others with a simple phone call or a click to sign up, that leads...
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Dear Hart...
Dear Hart, ❤️Congratulations splitting, planing, bleeding, binding, sanding, scraping, wrapping, drinking…etc…mercilessly to your induction into Oyster’s “10 Class Club”.
Dear Hart...
Dear Hart, ❤️Congratulations splitting, planing, bleeding, binding, sanding, scraping, wrapping, drinking…etc…mercilessly to your induction into Oyster’s “10 Class Club”.
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Who is the newest member of Oyster’s “10 CLASS ...
These Relationships are with one another, the craft, our environment we protect as a community and fly fishing as a whole. Here’s to John and TEN more.
Who is the newest member of Oyster’s “10 CLASS ...
These Relationships are with one another, the craft, our environment we protect as a community and fly fishing as a whole. Here’s to John and TEN more.
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Who is the quintessential Oyster bamboo fly rod...
We are frequently asked what type of person wants to spend a week at our workshop making a bamboo fly rod.
Who is the quintessential Oyster bamboo fly rod...
We are frequently asked what type of person wants to spend a week at our workshop making a bamboo fly rod.
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Oyster’s spring class schedule so far...
A HUGE congratulations to all of our bamboo fly rod making graduates so far this spring...
Oyster’s spring class schedule so far...
A HUGE congratulations to all of our bamboo fly rod making graduates so far this spring...
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Meet Barry and Bill (a.k.a. repeat offenders)...
Last week’s bamboo fly rod making class ushered in two more members of Oyster’s “10 Class Club”...hence the cakes. If you have ever built a bamboo fly rod from start...
Meet Barry and Bill (a.k.a. repeat offenders)...
Last week’s bamboo fly rod making class ushered in two more members of Oyster’s “10 Class Club”...hence the cakes. If you have ever built a bamboo fly rod from start...
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Meet Hart
Hart is with us again this week in our first bamboo fly rod making class of 2018 (along with a gaggle of people he brought along with him) bringing the...
Meet Hart
Hart is with us again this week in our first bamboo fly rod making class of 2018 (along with a gaggle of people he brought along with him) bringing the...
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Cutter's First Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class
Cutter will be building his first bamboo fly rod this week in our July bamboo fly rod making class and I don't know who is more excited...Bill, Riley or Cutter?!?
Cutter's First Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class
Cutter will be building his first bamboo fly rod this week in our July bamboo fly rod making class and I don't know who is more excited...Bill, Riley or Cutter?!?
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First Day of Riley's Bamboo Fly Rod Class
That is Riley (he is 19 years old) and Bill (those shirts never fit well) on the first day of Riley's class the day we met him years ago. Bill...
First Day of Riley's Bamboo Fly Rod Class
That is Riley (he is 19 years old) and Bill (those shirts never fit well) on the first day of Riley's class the day we met him years ago. Bill...
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Congrats to March's bamboo fly rod making class!
We had our first student complete her "10th" class!
Congrats to March's bamboo fly rod making class!
We had our first student complete her "10th" class!
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"Life Changing Week" Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Maki...
Oyster created a foundation and blueprint that made us all feel like kings
"Life Changing Week" Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Maki...
Oyster created a foundation and blueprint that made us all feel like kings
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My Bamboo Fly Rod, a Can of Worms and the Senti...
No one cried. I successfully made another bamboo fly rod without crying impaling anyone. About a month before my class, I sent out an email asking for advice concerning my...
My Bamboo Fly Rod, a Can of Worms and the Senti...
No one cried. I successfully made another bamboo fly rod without crying impaling anyone. About a month before my class, I sent out an email asking for advice concerning my...
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My tribal bamboo fly rod!
After this week, I have a new respect on every level for Bill’s undeniable patience and seemingly endless volcano of talent. This week was special for a myriad of reasons…
My tribal bamboo fly rod!
After this week, I have a new respect on every level for Bill’s undeniable patience and seemingly endless volcano of talent. This week was special for a myriad of reasons…
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About last night…
Okay, I skipped a day because the second day of class started out with straightening strips and the night ended with math!
About last night…
Okay, I skipped a day because the second day of class started out with straightening strips and the night ended with math!
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Bamboo Fly Rod Class Day One…
After my first day in class making my first bamboo fly rod, I have discovered the following: Bill's job is SO much better than mine.
Bamboo Fly Rod Class Day One…
After my first day in class making my first bamboo fly rod, I have discovered the following: Bill's job is SO much better than mine.
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"Thank you for a great week building my bamboo ...
I got to meet nice classmates, build a super bamboo rod, stay at the 'Shannen Hilton' and catch fish with my new rod on the river Saturday.
"Thank you for a great week building my bamboo ...
I got to meet nice classmates, build a super bamboo rod, stay at the 'Shannen Hilton' and catch fish with my new rod on the river Saturday.
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“The finished bamboo rod was simply unbelievabl...
I feel that I created a masterpiece and a family heirloom
“The finished bamboo rod was simply unbelievabl...
I feel that I created a masterpiece and a family heirloom
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Bamboo Rods and Beautiful Fish
“Perhaps I should not have been a fisherman, he thought. But that was the thing that I was born for.” ― Ernest Hemingway
Bamboo Rods and Beautiful Fish
“Perhaps I should not have been a fisherman, he thought. But that was the thing that I was born for.” ― Ernest Hemingway
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"Only in the wildest, most natural places do th...
"Anybody pursuing these small fish in these small streams in the back country, they're looking for an experience. And if the equipment can add to that in some small way, then that...
"Only in the wildest, most natural places do th...
"Anybody pursuing these small fish in these small streams in the back country, they're looking for an experience. And if the equipment can add to that in some small way, then that...
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First Fly Fishing Trip. First cast. First Brown...
First Fly Fishing Trip. ✅ First cast. ✅ First Brown Trout
First Fly Fishing Trip. First cast. First Brown...
First Fly Fishing Trip. ✅ First cast. ✅ First Brown Trout
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Blue Ridge Outdoors: Best of Blue Ridge Feature...
Want a fly rod that will last the rest of your life?
Blue Ridge Outdoors: Best of Blue Ridge Feature...
Want a fly rod that will last the rest of your life?
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Field & Stream features Oyster Bamboo
It’s hard to explain, yet it hints at infinity…limitlessness. That feeling the wild stirs within you is familiar, yet each adventure is always new.
Field & Stream features Oyster Bamboo
It’s hard to explain, yet it hints at infinity…limitlessness. That feeling the wild stirs within you is familiar, yet each adventure is always new.
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Sea Island Life Magazine features Oyster Bamboo
Above all, fly fishing is a sport that blends skill, patience and a deep connection with nature.
Sea Island Life Magazine features Oyster Bamboo
Above all, fly fishing is a sport that blends skill, patience and a deep connection with nature.
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Field and Stream featuring Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
"The bamboo rod is our samurai sword," Oyster says.
Field and Stream featuring Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
"The bamboo rod is our samurai sword," Oyster says.
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John Gierach
"I think I fish, in part, because it's an anti-social, bohemian business that, when gone about properly, puts you forever outside the mainstream culture without actually landing you in an...
John Gierach
"I think I fish, in part, because it's an anti-social, bohemian business that, when gone about properly, puts you forever outside the mainstream culture without actually landing you in an...
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Rivers and Feathers features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
“After the first half-dozen rods that I built and sold, I had another dozen orders waiting for me to get to work,” Oyster remembered. “Now, years later, I still haven’t...
Rivers and Feathers features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
“After the first half-dozen rods that I built and sold, I had another dozen orders waiting for me to get to work,” Oyster remembered. “Now, years later, I still haven’t...
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InsideHook features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
We wanted to compile the 100 best American-made products to cut through the noise and get back to the root of it all. Why do we recommend the goods on...
InsideHook features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
We wanted to compile the 100 best American-made products to cut through the noise and get back to the root of it all. Why do we recommend the goods on...
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Travel + Leisure Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
These are the best mountain towns in Georgia for outdoor adventures, family-friendly trips, and unforgettable weekend retreats.
Travel + Leisure Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
These are the best mountain towns in Georgia for outdoor adventures, family-friendly trips, and unforgettable weekend retreats.
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Garden and Gun: Dream Trips Features Oyster Bam...
The Bash isn’t the only conclave of the cane-loving clan, but many of the others tend to mostly attract serious rod builders
Garden and Gun: Dream Trips Features Oyster Bam...
The Bash isn’t the only conclave of the cane-loving clan, but many of the others tend to mostly attract serious rod builders
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Ridge: Exploring the Mountain Towns of Georgia’...
Oyster says bonds form as anglers work together, go out to dinner with each other, and sometimes stay in the Oysters' upstairs inn. The teacher also keeps a beer tap...
Ridge: Exploring the Mountain Towns of Georgia’...
Oyster says bonds form as anglers work together, go out to dinner with each other, and sometimes stay in the Oysters' upstairs inn. The teacher also keeps a beer tap...
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Game & Fish South Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Blue Ridge, Ga., in Fannin County is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 75 miles north of Atlanta. The area boasts stunning mountain views, Appalachian hiking trails, waterfalls,...
Game & Fish South Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Blue Ridge, Ga., in Fannin County is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 75 miles north of Atlanta. The area boasts stunning mountain views, Appalachian hiking trails, waterfalls,...
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Ga Biz Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
“Go big or go home,” Bill said, before he and Shannen—husband and wife and 50-50 owners of Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods—signed the agreement.
Ga Biz Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
“Go big or go home,” Bill said, before he and Shannen—husband and wife and 50-50 owners of Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods—signed the agreement.
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National Geographic Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
Atlanta isn’t all that Georgia has to offer. Here are 7 other worthy trips.
National Geographic Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
Atlanta isn’t all that Georgia has to offer. Here are 7 other worthy trips.
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Alpharetta Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
So, you like to fly fish? How about going deep and joining a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own fly rod? Waitlisted for months, the six-day workshops attract kings of...
Alpharetta Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
So, you like to fly fish? How about going deep and joining a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own fly rod? Waitlisted for months, the six-day workshops attract kings of...
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We Are Makers Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Bill and Shannen Oyster from @oysterbamboo joined We Are Makers to share their passion for crafting custom bamboo fly rods as well as sharing a wealth of knowledge.
We Are Makers Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Bill and Shannen Oyster from @oysterbamboo joined We Are Makers to share their passion for crafting custom bamboo fly rods as well as sharing a wealth of knowledge.
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Gordon Drive Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
I've long followed my dad to his Southeastern fishing tournaments, but it wasn't until I met Georgia rod maker Bill Oyster, that I learned about the art behind the sport....
Gordon Drive Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
I've long followed my dad to his Southeastern fishing tournaments, but it wasn't until I met Georgia rod maker Bill Oyster, that I learned about the art behind the sport....
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Local 3 News Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
we have taken a road trip to beautiful blue ridge georgia over the course of this entire week we are going to introduce you to some of the wonderful artists...
Local 3 News Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
we have taken a road trip to beautiful blue ridge georgia over the course of this entire week we are going to introduce you to some of the wonderful artists...
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Wet Fly Swing Podcast Features Bill Oyster
Bill takes us back to his humble beginnings when he was first learning the art of making bamboo fly rods and there were not many resources available. Now Bill is...
Wet Fly Swing Podcast Features Bill Oyster
Bill takes us back to his humble beginnings when he was first learning the art of making bamboo fly rods and there were not many resources available. Now Bill is...
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Azalea Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
With a handcrafted, heirloom-quality bamboo fly rod in hand, Bill Oyster casts into a circle of dreams.
Azalea Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
With a handcrafted, heirloom-quality bamboo fly rod in hand, Bill Oyster casts into a circle of dreams.
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The Weird Grizzly Project Features Bill Oyster
I finally got to sit down with this very fascinating, humble and talented guy to discuss his journey from his love of fly fishing to becoming one of the worlds...
The Weird Grizzly Project Features Bill Oyster
I finally got to sit down with this very fascinating, humble and talented guy to discuss his journey from his love of fly fishing to becoming one of the worlds...
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Explore Georgia: 2022 Travel Guide Features Oys...
The real reward is six days of laser-focused, leave-it-all-behind handiwork, starting with splitting and shaping raw bamboo into a hexagonal rod.
Explore Georgia: 2022 Travel Guide Features Oys...
The real reward is six days of laser-focused, leave-it-all-behind handiwork, starting with splitting and shaping raw bamboo into a hexagonal rod.
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Kinfolk Travel
Kinfolk Travel is grounded in the idea that an attitude of discovery is more meaningful than any particular action or itinerary. We hope it inspires you to find new ways...
Kinfolk Travel
Kinfolk Travel is grounded in the idea that an attitude of discovery is more meaningful than any particular action or itinerary. We hope it inspires you to find new ways...
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Kinfolk Travel Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
"It's not like trawling behind a boat where you can go out with a captain, just sit in the chair and reel in a potential world record your first time out: you...
Kinfolk Travel Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
"It's not like trawling behind a boat where you can go out with a captain, just sit in the chair and reel in a potential world record your first time out: you...
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DeSoto Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Oyster's a soft-spoken, somewhat shy man with a gray beard and mustache who also happens to be the foremost expert on bamboo fly fishing rods. But, he doesn't hide secrets...
DeSoto Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Oyster's a soft-spoken, somewhat shy man with a gray beard and mustache who also happens to be the foremost expert on bamboo fly fishing rods. But, he doesn't hide secrets...
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Cut The Craft Podcast Featuring Bill Oyster
“…this is the heritage of the American fly fisher, and the modern materials, even if they're faster and cheaper and more powerful, they just can't compete with, they don't have...
Cut The Craft Podcast Featuring Bill Oyster
“…this is the heritage of the American fly fisher, and the modern materials, even if they're faster and cheaper and more powerful, they just can't compete with, they don't have...
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InsideHook Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Fly fishermen come to Blue Ridge, a small town in the North Georgia mountains called the trout capital of the state, from all over the world to angle year-round. They...
InsideHook Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Fly fishermen come to Blue Ridge, a small town in the North Georgia mountains called the trout capital of the state, from all over the world to angle year-round. They...
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History in the Making Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
Our friends from History in the Making did his beautiful video on the history of fly fishing and the bamboo fly rod.
History in the Making Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
Our friends from History in the Making did his beautiful video on the history of fly fishing and the bamboo fly rod.
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Field Ethos Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
They teach others, they patiently demonstrate their style to newcomers who want to learn, and they welcome friends to take part in something they hold sacred. I guess all you...
Field Ethos Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
They teach others, they patiently demonstrate their style to newcomers who want to learn, and they welcome friends to take part in something they hold sacred. I guess all you...
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Fly Life Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
So it was through a small stack of dusty books and countless hours of trial and error that Bill slowly put together his own style of employing these traditional techniques. Each...
Fly Life Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
So it was through a small stack of dusty books and countless hours of trial and error that Bill slowly put together his own style of employing these traditional techniques. Each...
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Garden & Gun: Eight Elite Sporting Schools Feat...
Find the best places to steady your aim, dial in your cast, fly a falcon, or craft an heirloom-quality bamboo rod
Garden & Gun: Eight Elite Sporting Schools Feat...
Find the best places to steady your aim, dial in your cast, fly a falcon, or craft an heirloom-quality bamboo rod
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Stetson Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
The balance of Bill’s life came into sharp focus on the water. He had the discipline and commitment to create the finest handcrafted rods that took years to master and...
Stetson Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
The balance of Bill’s life came into sharp focus on the water. He had the discipline and commitment to create the finest handcrafted rods that took years to master and...
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Georgia Connector Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods is one of the leading producers of handcrafted fly rods. Founder Bill Oyster sells custom made rods and teaches classes on making them to eager students...
Georgia Connector Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods is one of the leading producers of handcrafted fly rods. Founder Bill Oyster sells custom made rods and teaches classes on making them to eager students...
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Georgia Trend Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
“The whole thing started with no business intentions,” he says. “It was something I did for the love of it, and I think when that’s the core of what you...
Georgia Trend Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
“The whole thing started with no business intentions,” he says. “It was something I did for the love of it, and I think when that’s the core of what you...
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Blue Ridge | Hometown Georgia | GPB Features Oy...
Life in Blue Ridge as told through the people who call this town home.
Blue Ridge | Hometown Georgia | GPB Features Oy...
Life in Blue Ridge as told through the people who call this town home.
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Blue Ridge Outdoors Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
There is a long and storied history of fly fishing in the Southeast, from the world class trout streams to saltwater and warm water destinations. It is here, in the...
Blue Ridge Outdoors Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
There is a long and storied history of fly fishing in the Southeast, from the world class trout streams to saltwater and warm water destinations. It is here, in the...
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2019 Georgia Small Business Rockstar of the Yea...
Georgia Small Business Rock Star of the Year ceremony of 2019
2019 Georgia Small Business Rockstar of the Yea...
Georgia Small Business Rock Star of the Year ceremony of 2019
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Lake Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
A handmade bamboo fly rod is a functional work of art. Though there are few people versed in that art, their numbers are growing, thanks to Bill Oyster, a leader in the...
Lake Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
A handmade bamboo fly rod is a functional work of art. Though there are few people versed in that art, their numbers are growing, thanks to Bill Oyster, a leader in the...
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GON Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Anyone can buy a ready-to-fish fly rod outfit complete with a reel, line and maybe even a few flies at any sporting retail store for less than $100, but many...
GON Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Anyone can buy a ready-to-fish fly rod outfit complete with a reel, line and maybe even a few flies at any sporting retail store for less than $100, but many...
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RoadRUNNER Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
Now here I am, standing outside of Bill Oyster's shop in the fly fishing capital of Blue Ridge, GA, receiving a personal lesson from the Sensei himself, and I stick...
RoadRUNNER Magazine Features Oyster Bamboo Fly ...
Now here I am, standing outside of Bill Oyster's shop in the fly fishing capital of Blue Ridge, GA, receiving a personal lesson from the Sensei himself, and I stick...
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Alpharetta Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
Head up, unplug and make plans to paddle, raft, hike, golf, fish, shoot, bike or really go deep and join a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own...
Alpharetta Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
Head up, unplug and make plans to paddle, raft, hike, golf, fish, shoot, bike or really go deep and join a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own...
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Southern Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Chat with the locals, and you'll find that many of them are transplants who came here to visit, open a business, or spend time at their second homes but then decided...
Southern Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Chat with the locals, and you'll find that many of them are transplants who came here to visit, open a business, or spend time at their second homes but then decided...
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Perimeter North Lifestyle Features Oyster Bambo...
Head up, unplug and make plans to paddle, raft, hike, golf, fish, shoot, bike or really go deep and join a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own...
Perimeter North Lifestyle Features Oyster Bambo...
Head up, unplug and make plans to paddle, raft, hike, golf, fish, shoot, bike or really go deep and join a class at Oyster Bamboo Rods to craft your own...
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Johns Creek Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
Bill and Shannen Oyster have grown the business from their basement to the beautiful new brick building at the end of Main Street downtown Blue Ridge.
Johns Creek Lifestyle Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
Bill and Shannen Oyster have grown the business from their basement to the beautiful new brick building at the end of Main Street downtown Blue Ridge.
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TOWN Magazine Features Bill Oyster
This multi-faceted angler divides his time between gorgeous fish habitat and his workshop in tiny Blue Ridge, Georgia, where he designs and creates highly coveted custom fly rods.
TOWN Magazine Features Bill Oyster
This multi-faceted angler divides his time between gorgeous fish habitat and his workshop in tiny Blue Ridge, Georgia, where he designs and creates highly coveted custom fly rods.
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The Blue Ridge Excursion Features Oyster Bamboo...
This episode of "The Excursion" explores the trails, towns, & tanks of North Georgia’s beautiful Blue Ridge region.
The Blue Ridge Excursion Features Oyster Bamboo...
This episode of "The Excursion" explores the trails, towns, & tanks of North Georgia’s beautiful Blue Ridge region.
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Wander North Georgia Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
Below is the result of that conversation with Bill and Shannen (and their son Cutter) as we talked to them about their art, their small business, and what they think about living in...
Wander North Georgia Features Oyster Bamboo Fly...
Below is the result of that conversation with Bill and Shannen (and their son Cutter) as we talked to them about their art, their small business, and what they think about living in...
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Gray’s Sporting Journal Features Oyster Bamboo ...
The trout that come out of the Noontootla are bigger than you'd expect from this part of the country and prettier than what you'd expect from just about anywhere
Gray’s Sporting Journal Features Oyster Bamboo ...
The trout that come out of the Noontootla are bigger than you'd expect from this part of the country and prettier than what you'd expect from just about anywhere
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Garden and Gun: All-Star Casting Features Oyste...
“Fly rods made with newer modern materials are tremendous tools,” says Georgia-raised rod maker Bill Oyster, a 2010 Made in the South Awards winner, “but like a hammer, they are just tools. Your...
Garden and Gun: All-Star Casting Features Oyste...
“Fly rods made with newer modern materials are tremendous tools,” says Georgia-raised rod maker Bill Oyster, a 2010 Made in the South Awards winner, “but like a hammer, they are just tools. Your...
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Smoky Mountain Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
If fly-fishing is an art, fly rods are the paintbrush. But for the true disciple, fly-fishing is a religion-and the split-bamboo fly rod is their altar.
Smoky Mountain Living Features Oyster Bamboo Fl...
If fly-fishing is an art, fly rods are the paintbrush. But for the true disciple, fly-fishing is a religion-and the split-bamboo fly rod is their altar.
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What Size Bamboo Fly Rod Should I Get?
“If your favorite graphite rod is a 5wt…you’re going to want a 6wt bamboo rod.”
What Size Bamboo Fly Rod Should I Get?
“If your favorite graphite rod is a 5wt…you’re going to want a 6wt bamboo rod.”
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Why Should I Fish A Bamboo Fly Rod?
“I believe everybody should fish what they enjoy. If bamboo seems like the sort of thing that excites you, you're probably going to love it.”
Why Should I Fish A Bamboo Fly Rod?
“I believe everybody should fish what they enjoy. If bamboo seems like the sort of thing that excites you, you're probably going to love it.”
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Casting Bamboo Fly Rods vs Graphite Fly Rods
Each year, Oyster introduces hundreds of people to the joys of casting a bamboo fly rod.
Casting Bamboo Fly Rods vs Graphite Fly Rods
Each year, Oyster introduces hundreds of people to the joys of casting a bamboo fly rod.
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Bamboo Fly Rod Guide Wrapping
Get a close-up look at wrapping guides on a bamboo fly rod as Bill Oyster shows you the meticulous process in this helpful tutorial
Bamboo Fly Rod Guide Wrapping
Get a close-up look at wrapping guides on a bamboo fly rod as Bill Oyster shows you the meticulous process in this helpful tutorial
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Bamboo fly rod ferrule maintenance
Whether you are an experienced angler or new to fly fishing, proper maintenance is essential for preserving the performance of your gear
Bamboo fly rod ferrule maintenance
Whether you are an experienced angler or new to fly fishing, proper maintenance is essential for preserving the performance of your gear
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Esquire The Magazine For Men Features Oyster Ba...
Luxurious, sure, but also the sort of things not easily forgotten — or maybe ever.
Esquire The Magazine For Men Features Oyster Ba...
Luxurious, sure, but also the sort of things not easily forgotten — or maybe ever.
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President Jimmy Carter
As the world mourns the passing of President Carter, we also celebrate the life of an extraordinary human.
President Jimmy Carter
As the world mourns the passing of President Carter, we also celebrate the life of an extraordinary human.
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"Premier Bamboo Fly Rod" Custom Oyster Bamboo F...
An Oyster rod in the Master series is the equivalent of owning a masterpiece that can and should be used every day
"Premier Bamboo Fly Rod" Custom Oyster Bamboo F...
An Oyster rod in the Master series is the equivalent of owning a masterpiece that can and should be used every day
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