Collection: 2026 FLY ROD MAKING CLASSES

2026 Fly Rod Making Class

Have you always wanted to make your very own bamboo fly rod?  

We understand.  There is no reason to put aside your dream.  

So, give us a week and we'll give you a rewarding experience that will last a lifetime. 

At Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods, we make sure you finish what you start...the crafting of an instant heirloom.

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oyster bamboo fly rod making class

We teach more new bamboo fly rod makers every year than anyone else, and our experience will show in YOUR finished fly rod

Each year would-be craftsman travel from around the world to study
with the most prolific teacher of rod making working today.

Let Oyster guide you through the
process of creating your very own custom bamboo rod.  
Each student works at their own solid maple workbench which is outfitted
with an arsenal of the highest quality tools, such as 
Lie-Nielson planes and Bellinger planing forms.

In fact, these are the very same tools and methods used to
create every Oyster bamboo rod.

Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod Making Shop
Our brick and mortar shop is located in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia.

 
Our year-round trout fishing will afford you the opportunity to put your new fly rod to good use.  Fannin County is the Trout Capital of Georgia.
This, after all, is the true test of a complete fly rod making class.

If you don't leave with a rod that's ready to fish, then you didn't get complete instruction...period!  

$2950

6-DAY BAMBOO FLY ROD MAKING CLASS

2025-2026 BAMBOO ROD MAKING DATES BELOW



2025

January 6-11, 2025 FULL
January 20-25, 2025 FULL
February 3-8, 2025 FULL
February 17-22, 2025 2 spots *NEW*
March 3-8, 2025 FULL
March 17-22, 2025 FULL
April 7-12, 2025 FULL
April 28-May 3, 2025 FULL
May 12-17, 2025 FULL
May 26-31, 2025 FULL
June 9-14, 2025 FULL
June 23-28, 2025 FULL
July 7-12, 2025 FULL
July 21-26, 2025 FULL
August 11-16, 2025  FULL
August 25-30, 2025 FULL
September 8-13, 2025 FULL
September 22-27, 2025 FULL
October 6-11, 2025 FULL
October 20-25, 2025 FULL
November 3-8, 2025 FULL
November 17-22, 2025  FULL
December 8-13, 2025  FULL

2026
January 12-17, 2026 9 spots
January 26-31, 2026 10 spots
February 9-14, 2026 9 spots
February 23-28, 2026 7 spots
March 9-14, 2026 9 spots
March 23-28, 2026 2 spots
April 13-18, 2026 5 spots
April 27-May 2, 2026 1 spot
May 11-16, 2026 9 spots
May 25-30, 2026 8 spots
June 8-13, 2026 10 spots
June 22-27, 2026 8 spots
July 6-11, 2026 9 spots
July 20-25, 2026 3 spots
August 10-15, 2026 10 spots
August 24-29, 2026 6 spots
September 7-12, 2026 10 spots
September 21-16, 2026 9 spots
October 5-10, 2026 9 spots
October 19-24, 2026 FULL
November 2-7, 2026 6 spots
November 16-21, 2026 10 spots
December 7-12, 2026 9 spots

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CLASS DEPOSIT POLICY

Because of the high demand and limited availability for our bamboo fly rod making classes, a $500 deposit is required to secure a space.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled class date, you may use the $500 as a credit for an available date, merchandise (excluding promotions and labor) at our brick & mortar store in Blue Ridge, Georgia or our online store www.oysterbamboo.com up to 90 days prior to your class.  
At 90 days, your payment is due in full and is non-refundable and non-transferrable.