About Last Week…
Oyster’s September 8–13, 2025 Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class welcomed new makers and brought back old friends.
We love our repeat students. It’s the highest compliment as a business. Thanks, y’all!
Todd (South Carolina) — first class. Built the classic 7'9" 4WT for local trout.
William — class #3. Built an 8' 7WT. William has a special Oyster hat… His wife gifted him his first class and an Oyster rod, and now his brother attends the class with him for the week. #brothers See you in 2026!
Joe (William’s brother) — from Athens, GA. Class #2. Built an 8' 7WT for his wife as a surprise. See you next year!
Dave R. — Gainesville, GA (William’s father-in-law). Never fly fished before; this class gave him a reason to start. Built the mighty 8' 7WT.
Connor — Athens, GA (Joe and William’s cousin). First class as well; it was a “family affair.” Built an 8' 7WT. See you in Athens!
Suzie — from Colorado. Class #3. Built an 8' 6WT; has been planning to return for years and brought her daughter Becky.
Becky — also from Colorado. First class with her mom (Suzie); built an 8' 6WT.
Dave C. — from Tennessee. Gifted the class; built an 8' 6WT.
Ed — from Pennsylvania, came with a friend, Jason. Built an 8' 6WT.
Jason — from Florida; has a house in North Georgia. Built an 8' 6WT for local trout.
It was a good week all around. Thank you to our students and the Oyster crew for pulling off another fabulous week long class.
#perseverance - continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition: the action or condition or an instance of persevering