About Rp3 FlyFishing
Rp3 FlyFishing started because of an accident. Rick, having injured his knee while running his own business in industrial repairs, began to play with the idea of blogging and writing about his own fishing adventures and knowledge. Rick quickly discovered that while there was a vast amount of information regarding fly fishing and fishing in general, there wasn’t much information available geared towards the new fly fisher. As he was writing his blog posts, Rick’s wife suggested that he should compile that information into a book, and The Freshman FlyFisher was born.
With the success of his debut book, “The Freshman FlyFisher: A Beginners Guide for a New Generation”, Rick decided to continue the work and create a series of how-to books for the fly fisher. In early 2009, Rick released the second Freshman FlyFisher book, titled “The Freshman FlyFishers Insect Guide”.
Rick is also the owner and operator of the Rp3 FlyFishing School, which was created to provide classes for anyone who was interested in fly fishing but felt overwhelmed by the information. Rick has been able to take his knowledge and years of experience and create a hands-on learning atmosphere that provides quick integration into the world of fly fishing, allowing beginner and novice anglers to easily learn and enjoy this great outdoor sport.
Rick and Rp3 FlyFishing have added a new and exciting element to their offerings as well! Their popular FlyFish Fanatics™ Camping Adventure was created for people who have always wanted to explore the outdoors but haven’t had the chance to do so. For so many people living in urban environments, the opportunity to explore a rural area with family and friends is a thrilling and bonding experience.
Rp3 FlyFishing looks forward to offering services to new fly fishers, families, friends, and tourists who are looking for a unique outdoor experience. Contact us today to learn more!
About Rick Passek
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.
Displaying a passion that earned him the title of “FlyFish Fanatic”, Rick poured over reference material and attended every course that he could find, then spent countless hours practicing and honing his skills, both at casting and tying flies. Not content with simply going through the motions, Rick began studying entomology to properly understand and respect the science behind the sport.
It was during this time of intensive research that Rick discovered that there was plenty of fly fishing information available, but not much was written in an easily-accessible, fun manner. He had hoped to find something that taught the basics along with useful tips and tricks, like an experienced fisher teaches a good friend. Like his father, Karl, had taught him.
That’s why Rick started Rp3 Fishing Adventures and the Rp3 FlyFishing School, and beginner and novice fly fishers have been benefiting from his knowledge ever since.
Rp3 FlyFishing classes and seminars cover everything from theory, knots, lake and river tactics, to hands-on casting and fishing etiquette. Rp3 Adventure Packages aren’t just focused on the act of fishing – they’re opportunities for families and friends to learn together and share an entire, memorable experience in the outdoors.
Most recently, Rick has become the author of the “Freshman FlyFisher” book series, providing easy to read information for new fishers, complete with handy illustrations and photos. The books cover all of the fly fishing basics and tactics, and dispel any lingering myths about the sport; a sport Rick insists “is really for everyone.”
Rick Passek is a still water specialist who has shared his fly fishing 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. His work has been in BC Outdoor Magazine, and can be found online in many fly fishing forums and, of course, at his popular web site and blog, www.rp3flyfishing.com.
