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10 reasons why I love my shotgun more than a di...

While diamonds are presumably a girl’s best friend… my shotgun has become my BFF.

10 reasons why I love my shotgun more than a di...

While diamonds are presumably a girl’s best friend… my shotgun has become my BFF.

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Bamboo Fly Rods, Wrong Turns and the Accidental...

Over three years ago, we had outgrown our “cottage” inspired home workshop after a decade plus and needed more space immediately. So, with a three-day old baby in the back seat, we set...

Bamboo Fly Rods, Wrong Turns and the Accidental...

Over three years ago, we had outgrown our “cottage” inspired home workshop after a decade plus and needed more space immediately. So, with a three-day old baby in the back seat, we set...

Confessions of A Bamboo Fly Rod Maker’s Widow

Confessions of A Bamboo Fly Rod Maker’s Widow

So…after 14 years, I am taking my first bamboo fly rod making class tomorrow.  Why 14 years?

Confessions of A Bamboo Fly Rod Maker’s Widow

So…after 14 years, I am taking my first bamboo fly rod making class tomorrow.  Why 14 years?

An open letter to my brother

An open letter to my brother

My brother does not break. My brother fixes people.

An open letter to my brother

My brother does not break. My brother fixes people.

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Proverbs, Flocks and Bamboo Fly Rods

Our first bamboo fly rod making class of 2012 starts Sunday.  Meanwhile, our building is WELL on it’s way to being our new “headquarters”.  There’s lots of change.  But, it’s all...

Proverbs, Flocks and Bamboo Fly Rods

Our first bamboo fly rod making class of 2012 starts Sunday.  Meanwhile, our building is WELL on it’s way to being our new “headquarters”.  There’s lots of change.  But, it’s all...

How did you become a bamboo fly rod maker

How did you become a bamboo fly rod maker?

“How did you become a bamboo fly rod maker?”  That  is the most common question asked at our shop.

How did you become a bamboo fly rod maker?

“How did you become a bamboo fly rod maker?”  That  is the most common question asked at our shop.