When you do the math, Rick Passek has been a fisherman for more than 90%
of his life, so it’s no surprise that he feels most at home on the water
or a shoreline.
Rick began fishing as a toddler, learning from his father on the world
famous Bow River in Alberta. In his teens Rick enjoyed ocean fishing,
but as he spent time on the lakes and rivers of BC, he discovered and
thrived on the unique skill and challenge that fly fishing involves.
Rick Passek is a successful fly fishing instructor and fly tier, and the
author of the Freshman FlyFishing book series. He is also the owner and
operator of Rp3 Fishing Adventures and FlyFishing School, and the
popular FlyFish Fanatic web site and blog. Rick is a still water
specialist who has shared his knowledge and experience on the BC
Outdoors “Backroads Tour”, in classrooms and trade shows, and on
television and radio appearances including The National Weather Network,
Breakfast TV, CBC Radio, and the award-winning Urban Rush.
When Rick isn’t fishing, teaching, or writing, he is expanding his vast
knowledge of entomology and relaxing with his wife and son at his home
in BC.