The FlyFish Fanatic

…..Perhaps the greatest satisfaction on the first day of the season is the knowledge in the evening that the whole rest of the season is to come. Arthur Ransome “The first day at the river” Rod & Line (1929) Rick Passek “The FlyFish Fanatic”™

Last week I tied a simple bunny leech for you. This week I will also tie a bunny leech, but with a few added ingredients. link to last weeks post Recipe: Thread- 3/0 Brown Hook- Size 4 (2 XL) Tail and Back Materials- Rabbit strip (Zonker Strip, Brown or Rust) Body- Large Red Sparkle Chenille [...]

I am VERY PROUD to announce that Rio has stepped up and become my team’s official sponsor to the 2009 Canadian FlyFishing Championships. Rio is a great company that provides TOP quality Fly Lines as well as Tippet materials and more. We are looking forward to doing well at the Championships and look forward to [...]

To the fisherman born, there is nothing more provoking of curiosity as a fishing rod in a case. Roland Pertwee “The River God” 1928 Rick Passek “The FlyFish Fanatic”™

This is a GREAT pattern that can be used to fish for Steelhead, Salmon, Bull Trout, Brown Trout, Taimen, Bass, Redfish, and almost any other fish species that feed on other fish (bait fish or minnows). The following is a step by step of the most simple one to tie. Next week I will do [...]

Jeff Weltz is another one of the guys that I am excited and proud to have on my 2009 team for the Canadian FlyFishing Championships. Here is his Bio. Jeff Weltz -Fishing Profile: The Fish: My experience as a sport fisherman dates back to 1957, while my experience as a fly fisherman started in 1970. [...]

This is a question for all my readers. My wife and I are thinking of heading down to the Miami area after the Canadian FlyFishing Championships in September. We are thinking of heading down in the first week of October. My question is, Is there any good flyfishing at that time of the year? Bonefish? [...]

Rp3 FlyFishing is PROUD to announce that we are now on the Pro staff for ; Rio Flylines. Howard Hackle. Nor-Vise. (Pro Staff & Dealer) We look forward to a long mutually benificial relationship with these fine companies. if you have ANY questions about any of the products from any of these companies, please feel [...]