Vancouver, B.C. - Rick Passek feels most at home fishing - whether he’s on the shore of a river, a lake or on the ocean. His first teacher was his father Karl, a self-taught fisherman who “was the best all-round fisherman I ever had the pleasure of fishing with,” says Passek..

For the past 25 years, Passek has been learning the intricacies of becoming a top-notch fisherman and fishing expert. Over the last 15 years, Passek has been diligently learning the ins and outs of the fresh water lakes and rivers in southern British Columbia, in order to share them with fellow fishermen.

Of his passion for the sport, Rick says, “I am a die-hard fisherman who truly loves Fly Fishing.” This has led him to take numerous classes in both Fly casting and Entomology, or the scientific study of insects (key in helping fishermen understand the food sources of the fish they’d like to catch and sometimes release).

Putting his vast knowledge and skills to good use, Passek started a company called Rp3 ( www.rp3fishingadventures.com) to teach others what he knows and to lead fishermen into the breath-taking beauty of British Columbia’s water ways on fishing adventures. His classes cover everything from theory, knots, lake and river tactics to hands-on casting. His motto: “Tight lines and Fun times.”

As a practical tool for his students, or for any fly fishing neophyte, Passek recently penned the straight-shooting and practical The Freshman Fly Fisher. The book covers all of the fly fishing basics/tactics and dispels any lingering myths about the sport; a sport Passek says “is really for everyone.” Written in an accessible, fun manner, Passek hopes to get people outdoors, enjoying the sport and recharging their batteries. If they can do that as a family, then all the better in his estimation. It’s one way Passek found he could connect with his father Karl when he was a young boy living in the Calgary area and it’s something he’s never forgotten.

Rp3 Fishing Adventures 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 avialable geared towards the new fly fisher.  As he was writing his blog posts his wife suggested that he should compile that information into a book and the Freshman Fly Fisher, was born.

The natural progression was to offer classes to those who were interested in fly fishing but felt overwhelmed by the information, Rick has been able to take his knowledge and years of experience and provide a learning experience for the beginner and novice fly fisher to quickly be intergrated into the world of fly fishing, allowing them to learn to enjoy this great outdoor sport.

Rick and Rp3 Fishing Adventures has added a new and exciting element to their offerings as well!  The Family Camping Adventure - geared towards families who have always wanted to explore the outdoors but haven't had the chance to do so.  With so many families living in urban environments the chance to explore a rural area with your family is a thrilling experience.   Rp3 Fishing Adventures looks forward to offering services to new fly fishers, families and tourists looking for a unique guiding experience.  Contact us today to learn more!