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PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods builds custom heirloom quality split cane bamboo fly rods and landing nets.
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09/08/2026

We’re proud to carry bamboo apparel from Free Fly Apparel and ONNO at PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods. 🎋

We’re pretty picky about the brands we bring into the shop, and these two are an easy fit. Both share our appreciation for quality materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, comfort, and products made to last.

And, of course, we might be a little biased toward bamboo. 😉

Soft, breathable, incredibly comfortable, and naturally suited for an active lifestyle, bamboo apparel just makes sense whether you’re headed to the river, traveling, or kicking back after a day outside.

Stop by the shop and check out our selection of Free Fly and ONNO bamboo apparel. It’s another way we’re bringing our love of bamboo beyond the fly rod.

09/07/2026

TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN OUR NOVEMBER BAMBOO FLY ROD BUILDING CLASS

5. Spend six days in Pagosa Springs completely immersed in the traditional craft of bamboo fly rod building.

4. Learn hands-on alongside PJ and our rodsmiths in an intimate class limited to just four students.

3. Stay at The Springs Resort with a special student lodging discount — and enjoy 24-hour access to the hot springs throughout your stay.

2. Bring a friend, brother, father, son, or fishing buddy. For our November 3–8 class, register two people together and receive 2-for-1 registration fees — a $500 value.

AND THE #1 REASON…

You leave with an heirloom bamboo fly rod you built with your own hands — a rod to fish, make memories with, and someday pass down.

November 3–8, 2026 | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Only four students per class.

Grab your fishing buddy. We’ll cover their registration fee.

09/06/2026

New for the holidays at PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods 🎁🎣

If you already know there’s one person on your Christmas list who is nearly impossible to shop for, this is your sign to get ahead of the holiday stress.

We’re introducing our new Holiday Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class Gift Box—created especially for gifting a reservation to one of our 2027 Bamboo Fly Rod Building Classes.

Instead of trying to figure out what to buy the fly fisherman who already has everything, give him six days in Pagosa Springs designing and building a bamboo fly rod of his own.

And because an experience can be a little hard to wrap, each gifted class reservation includes our new Holiday Gift Box, a $75 value, shipped FREE so you have something special to put under the tree.

A $500 deposit reserves the class, and the recipient can choose the 2027 class date that works best for them after receiving the gift. The remaining class balance will be billed one month prior to their selected class date, making it easy to give the experience now without paying the full tuition upfront.

So before the holiday rush hits—and before you find yourself staring at another pair of socks in December—check one very important name off your list early.

Give the experience of a lifetime, and have something to put under the tree, too.

09/05/2026

Book Review: The Art of the Trout Fly by Lucas Utrera

We are so excited about this beautiful new book that just arrived at the store! The Art of the Trout Fly by Lucas Utrera is one of those books you pick up to flip through for a minute—and suddenly realize you’ve been studying every page.

Visually, this book is absolutely stunning. Utrera’s flies are presented through beautiful macrophotography that highlights the incredible detail, precision, creativity, and artistry behind modern fly tying. It feels equally at home on a fly tier’s workbench or displayed as a coffee table book.

The hardcover format and thoughtful presentation give it the feel of a much more expensive book, yet at a $24.99, it is surprisingly affordable. That makes it an especially great gift for the fly tier or fly fisherman who already seems to have every tool, gadget, and piece of gear imaginable.

Whether you tie flies yourself, appreciate the artistry behind the craft, or simply love beautiful fly-fishing books, The Art of the Trout Fly is an easy recommendation. It’s inspiring, interesting, beautifully produced, and one of our favorite new gift finds for fly tiers.

Available now on our website or at our retail location in Pagosa Springs.

09/03/2026

If a handcrafted bamboo fly rod has been calling your name, now is a pretty darn good time to answer. 🎣

We always keep a selection of beautiful, handcrafted PJ’s bamboo fly rods in stock and ready to fish—no custom build wait required.

And here’s a little insider tip: our retail rod selection is usually significantly picked over after the holidays and the Denver Fly Fishing Show in early 2027. So, if you’ve been pining over bamboo, don’t wait until spring to see what’s left.

From lighter rods built for small mountain streams to bigger sticks ready for larger water, there are some seriously beautiful rods on the rack right now.

👉 Check out our current retail bamboo fly rod selection:
https://pjsfinebamboo.com/product-category/pjs-handcrafted-products/retail-bamboo-fly-rods/

See one you love? Grab it while it’s still here. The good ones have a funny habit of finding a new fishing partner. 😉

09/02/2026

See how a bamboo fly rod comes to life—right in the heart of Pagosa Springs. 🎣

Stop by PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods for a FREE 30-minute workshop tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, techniques, and craftsmanship that keep this century-old tradition alive.

Tours are offered daily from 10 AM–5 PM at 456 Pagosa Street. Walk-ins are welcome, or reserve your tour in advance:

https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/experiences/things-to-do/ #!/e/bamboo-fly-rod-building-workshop-tour-ab50b1da

09/01/2026

🐟 September is shaping up to be a VERY good month for glass trout.

If you haven’t made it into the shop to see Martin Gerdin’s incredible hand-blown glass trout in person, this is your sign.

We just got word that Martin is headed our way this month with two new beauties — a buttery Brown Trout and a rosy Rainbow Trout. 😍

Photos are one thing. Seeing these pieces in person is something else entirely. The color, detail, and movement Martin captures in glass are absolutely unreal.

Stop into PJ’s this September and lay your eyes on them while you can — because around here, Martin’s trout have a habit of swimming out the door pretty darn fast. 🎣

📍 PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods
456 Pagosa Street | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

08/31/2026

September is bringing cooler mornings, changing colors, and plenty of reasons to stop by PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods. 🍂🎣

Our next Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class runs September 1–6, and you’re always welcome to stop in and watch the process unfold in person—from raw bamboo to a finished fly rod.

Later in the month, join us for our End of Season Sidewalk Sale on September 19, with select items 50–70% off. It’s a great time to snag something you’ve had your eye on before fall really settles in.

And don’t forget Bugs & Brews Fly Tying on September 28. Space is limited, so reserve your vise early if you want a seat at the table.

Visiting Pagosa another day? We offer free workshop tours every day. Come see how our bamboo rods are made, ask questions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the craft.

September is going to be a good one around here. 🍁

08/29/2026

New rod alert 🎣

Fresh out of the shop and available now: an 8' 6-weight handcrafted bamboo fly rod with two tips and a stabilized Sugi Pine handle.

Built for anglers who want classic bamboo feel with a little extra backbone, this rod is equally at home on bigger rivers, stillwaters, and windy days when a #6 earns its keep.

The details are where this one really shines: • Stabilized Sugi Pine handle
• Two interchangeable tips
• Rod length, line weight, and PJ’s logo engraved on the butt cap
• Rod tube cap engraved with rod information and Pagosa Springs, CO
• Rodmaker’s signature and individual serial number in the calligraphy

Handcrafted one rod at a time in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Available now at PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods.

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08/28/2026

Every once in a while, Rosie steps out from behind the computer and remembers she actually knows how to build things too. 😂

A little finish sanding on this custom landing net before it gets its final touches and heads out of the shop.

Around here, handcrafted really does mean handcrafted—right down to the last smooth edge.

Address

456 Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO
81147

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19709466415

Website

http://pjsfinebamboo.com/

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