FULL DAY

TENKARA

WALK WADE GUIDED FLY FISHING
HIGH COUNTRY TENKARA STYLE

RIGS is the first Certified Tenkara Network Guide Service in Colorado! Tenkara fly fishing is based on a Japanese Method of fly fishing accessible to everyone that focuses on a simple and effective approach to fishing our region’s high country creeks and streams.

Tenkara fly fishing offers our clients a simple hands-on transition to learning the sport of fly fishing with fewer moving parts and a quicker transition into catching trout while also providing seasoned anglers an alternative method for smaller stream and creek fishing. Begin your fly-fishing journey with a Tenkara fly-fishing trip, a great way to get anyone engager to try fly fishing. An extremely lightweight, packable and effective fly fishing tactic, popular with hikers, bikers and anyone traveling lite, explore Colorado’s high-country rivers with our Tenkara Guide Network backcountry experts.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Think About Your Goals
What do you want out of your full-day Tenkara fly-fishing trip? When booking, communicate with our reservation team and let them know any physical limitations and what you’d like to focus on during your trip. Want to have fun and relax with family and friends? Work on improving self-reliance? Perfect your Tenkara cast or fly presentation? As we say, “it’s your trip,” so be sure to convey your goals and objectives in advance to maximize the southwest Colorado Tenkara experience.

Timing
Our Full Day Tenkara High Country waters are located within 1 hour of our Fly Shop, primarily accessed by forest service dirt roads. Our Tenkara rivers, streams and creeks are most productive from July through September, but the weather can allow for start times as early as June and run as late as the end of October. Speak to our reservations staff to find out current conditions and the best time to fish and experience Tenkara fly fishing.

We Know Tenkara & High Country Rivers & Streams
As Colorado’s First Tenkara Certified guide service & Tenkara USA retailer, we pride ourselves on our dedication to teaching the Tenkara method in our beautiful alpine resources. As locals, we understand Tenkara backcountry fisheries. Ask us how to “connect the dots” to include your high country Tenkara fly fishing trip as part of a regional day trip when considering other nearby activities or destinations near Ouray, Silverton, or Telluride, Colorado.

Accessibility
Our access to ideal high country Tenkara waters is centrally located between Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride, an easy drive from our shop, with vast angler access covering countless miles of creeks and streams. Some hiking and walk-wading in the river is necessary, so let our staff know if lite hiking is your limit. Please be sure to acclimate to our higher elevations to ensure comfort and safety.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

All-Inclusive + Lunch
We provide Tenkara Rods & Lines and waders/boots or wade socks/boots (conditions dependent). All Full Day tenkara tours include a riverside Charcuterie Lunch (locally sourced meat, cheese, crackers, olives, nuts, fruit, and cookie) and filtered water. Our guides provide access to their arsenal of hand-selected tools of the trade, including site-specific flies, nets, tenkara leader/tippet, nipper/forceps, flotant, indicators, and more. However, if you prefer to bring any of your gear, please do! Your guide is happy to help you get to know it better.

Low Client-to-Guide Ratio
For your benefit, we exclusively offer a low client-to-guide ratio of two clients per guide, so everyone receives hands-on attention and personalized service. Let our knowledgeable TENKARA fly fishing guides help you read the waters, form good habits, and understand local fishery behaviors. All guests receive private instruction from patient, professional teachers, with no mixed parties.

Transportation
Full Day Trips routinely meet and depart from our Fly Shop in Ridgway, with a thorough check-in process to ensure you are prepared. From there, your guide provides round-trip transportation to your fishing location as part of the experience, or you are welcome to follow the guide to the resource in your vehicle if you prefer.

Custom Meeting & Pick-Up Locations
Let RIGS bring the experience to you! Camping in the High Country or near a great tenkara river? Save drive time and get on the water faster with RIGS optional meeting or pick-up locations close to our full-day High-Country fly-fishing tenkara options.

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*PLEASE NOTE:
In order to legally fish in the State of Colorado, anyone 16 years or older must possess a valid Colorado State Fishing License. The cost of the fishing license is not included in trip prices. Licenses can be purchased for periods of one day or more. We encourage you to purchase Fishing & Hunting Licenses Online prior to your trip.

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