MONTROSE, CO (December 15, 2025) — The Scott Fly Rod Company is pleased to announce that Shawn Combs will join the Scott team as Vice President in January 2026.
“Shawn is a lifelong angler with finely honed skills and a proven track record in fly-fishing product design,” said Scott President Jim Bartschi. “His passion for innovation,…
MONTROSE, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2025) — The Scott Fly Rod Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the new GT series of fly rods. No other rods match the legacy and longevity of the Scott G Series—rods that are filled with firsts, fished the world over, and passed down through generations. Now, the Scott Fly…
“There is nothing as gratifying as landing a trout on a rod that you built yourself.” That's a quote you're likely to hear when entering PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods. Nestled in the charming landscape of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods offers an experience that harmonizes tradition, artistry, and nature for anglers, travelers, and…
Jim Bartschi comes from a family of anglers - mostly out of Montana. He spent his childhood summers there hiking and fly fishing with his grandparents, parents, and cousins. And as soon as he could drive a car, he was heading to his home rivers in Northern California to fish for trout and steelhead. Now,…
