The FlyFish Fanatic

No angler merely watches nature in a passive way. He enters into its very existance. John Bailey, Reflections on the Water’s Edge Rick Passek “The FlyFish Fanatic”™

Rick Passek “The FlyFish Fanatic”™

From a local Paper, Just thought I would share this with my readers. From the Chilliwack Progress Big pink salmon run is no reason for abuse Two fishermen catch a fish on the Vedder River Saturday afternoon. Concerns have been raised about lack of respect for pink salmon. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS Updated: October 20, 2009 [...]

Fetha Styx is having a contest on their site. All you have to do is present them with a story, Video etc… of a fishing trip along with pictures. If you are chosen, there are some great prizes to be won including some really nice fly & Gear rods. Check it out by going HERE [...]

I reacted to Mom’s dilemma as a boatman with the strong thought forming in my young mind, “It’s better to be a fisherman than a rower.” Joan Wulff, Fly Casting Techniques (1987) Rick Passek “The FlyFish Fanatic”™

I will be at the Abbotsford Flea market tomorrow selling a ton of flyfishing rods, reels, lines, tippet, tapered leaders as well as my books and a bunch of older flyfishing books. Also, Hand tied Salmon and Trout flies. Flea market opens at 7am-4pm. I will be in the main building, Here is a link [...]

I have a TON of Brand New FlyFishing Gear for sale. Rods, Reels, Lines, Tippet, Tapered Leaders, etc…. Click on the following link to view what I have for sale Link to FlyFishing Gear for sale. and contact me at; e-mail rick@rp3flyfishing.com local- 604-722-0491 Toll Free- 1-877-778-7688 Rick Passek

I have been tying many Salmon flies as of late. I thought I would share a few of the patterns that I have had the best success with over the years. These are simple patterns, and simple to tie. My philosophy withy Salmon flies has been keep the patterns simple. I have tried many different [...]