The future is bright for Scott Fly Rods with their most recent announcement. President Jim Bartschi announced that Shawn Combs will be joining Scott Fly Rods in 2026 as Vice President.
This move strengthens Scott, the already legendary rod company, with Combs’ experience as Director of Product Design and Development at the Orvis Company. During his time at Orvis, Shawn led the way on projects such as the new Helios rods, reels, waders, and boots.
“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, quality, and team building is a perfect fit to help carry on Scott’s fifty-year legacy of handcrafting high-performance fly rods. I’m thrilled to welcome Shawn to the Scott family and the opportunity to work with him and the rest of the team on writing the next chapters of the Scott story.”
Jim Bartschi has been with Scott for over 30 years and is responsible for bringing iconic rods like the G Series, Sector, and now the newly released GT Series rods. Combining his talents with Combs’ is an exciting move for the fly fishing industry and the future of innovative rod design.
Combs added, “I am beyond excited to join Scott Fly Rod Company to work alongside Jim and team. Having grown up fishing Scott rods, I am honored to contribute to the legacy of handcrafting rods that, in my view, embody innovation and soul like no other.”
