🎋About last week… 10 more makers!
Last week was truly special at our bamboo rod making class. We had a fantastic group of students — including a son and father, a father bringing his two sons, and another returning student bringing his father-in-law.
📝 Editor’s note: When Bill arrived home Saturday night (the last night of the class), he spent a solid hour telling me how meaningful the week was for everyone involved. 🤍 #worththelatenights
2️⃣ Matt W. from Dallas, GA — Returned for his second class, crafted a special tribute rod for his 25th wedding anniversary. Oyster hand engraved flowers from his wife’s wedding bouquet. 🥹 Matt made an 8’ 9wt and brought his father-in-law along for the journey.
🎣 Dave from Woodstock — Came with Matt W. and is here to learn the process. Dave has been curious about bamboo rod building for quite some time. He crafted an 8’ 6wt.
💍 Shannon and Mike from Orlando, FL — On their honeymoon! 💒 At just 13, Shannon asked for her first fly rod. She made an 8’ 8wt, while her husband crafted an 8’ 9wt. They spent their honeymoon with us — how fun is that?!?
Matt A. from the DR to BR — Grew up fly fishing and wanted to share this experience with his dad, Bob. He made an 8’ 6wt and now needs to make several more for the kiddos. lol
🎣 Bob from Amherst, MA — An avid fly fisherman who finally crafted his own bamboo rod, an 8’ 6wt. He raised Matt A. in the fly fishing world, and it was Beautiful to see them spend the week together.
🌳 Marty from Waxhaw, NC — A dedicated fly fisherman who crafted a beautiful 8’ 4wt — his first step into the art of bamboo fly rod making!
2️⃣🏔️ Ty from Colorado returned for his second class after 13 years and was excited to spend quality time with his sons Will and Ben. He made a 7’6” 4wt. 🧑🧒🧒
🧑🧒🧒 Ty’s son Will from Cumming, GA — Eager to learn and fish with his brother and dad, he crafted an 8’ 7wt, a classic.
🧑🧒🧒 Ty’s other son Ben from Atlanta, GA — Loves fly fishing the Chattahoochee and made his own 8’ 7wt.
✨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!✨