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Fly Shop

Ouray County’s “first & only” Full-Service Fly Shop featuring the finest selection of flies, quality fly fishing gear, and fishing tackle from the industry’s top manufacturers.

SW Colorado's Full Service Fly Shop

Located in the small town of Ridgway, Colorado, our focus is to provide a refreshing approach to customer service with individual attention and extensive product and area knowledge. RIGS Fly Shop strives to have Western Colorado’s most comprehensive regionally specific flies; each year we painstakingly refining our fly selection to include the industry’s newest and most innovative patterns.  If you are not in Southwest Colorado but want to explore what works for the region, give us a call or visit our up-to-date Fishing Report for Ouray, Telluride, Delta, and Montrose.  Whether on your way to your next Colorado fly fishing vacation or getting ready for a saltwater trip, we are here to help you get into the best fishing gear for your needs.

RIGS commitment to customer service

As dedicated anglers, we are constantly out on the water testing the latest technology to share with our clients. Our “down-to-earth” atmosphere is centered around educating and outfitting anglers for success. Let our knowledgeable staff guide you to personal fishing success with intimate hands-on knowledge of fishing equipment – tested by our Guides since 2001. RIGS Fly Shop is here to help you explore the region’s best river options like Pa-Co-Chu-Puk at Ridgway State Park, Ridgway Reservoir, Gunnison Gorge/Gunnison River, San Miguel, Cimarron High Country, and more.

While we specialize in fly fishing, our goal is to make fishing accessible for everyone. We hire passionate guides and staff who are devoted to sharing their knowledge and love of fishing with others. We promote the Western Slope of Colorado by actively protecting our regional resources so clients get to enjoy the same natural beauty for years to come. In our own lives, we’ve discovered how essential time in nature is; giving respite from the fast-paced world we live in. This is also why we offer a wide selection of fishing gear to help everyone; no matter the style of fishing, we will help you get out on the water. Our selection covers everything from top brand fly fishing gear to spin gear, boat rentals, outdoor clothing, regional guidebooks and maps, and more to help you explore the public lands that surround us. Visit our Online Store.

Western Colorado’s best choice for fly fishing equipment

RIGS Fly Shop is Western Colorado’s best choice for premium flies, fly rods & reels, waders & boots, and quality fly fishing accessories by the industry’s top manufacturers including SAGE Fly Rods, Hatch Reels, Patagonia, Simms Fishing, Costa Sunglasses, Ross Reels, Tenkara USA, Scientific Anglers, Umpqua, Rio, Suncloud and more.

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More than just a fly shop

While we specialize in fly fishing, we also offer many other services including Colorado white water rafting, inflatable kayak trips, stand up paddle board instruction & rentals, raft guide training, fly fishing guide training and hourly paddle sport rentals.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available at RIGS Fly Shop. However, we encourage you to purchase DOW Licenses online prior to your trip to save time and hassle. When purchasing a Division of Wildlife License, be prepared that the State requires you to give us your driver’s license or id, social security number, address, height, weight, and phone number to issue any license.
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RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

1075 Sherman St, Unit 101,
Ridgway,Colorado 81432

970.626.4460
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RIGS is an Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing outfiter!

Colorado Outfitter #2169 - Outfitting Southwest Colorado Since 2001

RIGS Fly Shop, Guide Service & White Water River Rafting is an "equal opportunity service provider" and is a permittee of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Parks & U.S. Forest Service. RIGS certified professional guides provide quality outdoor experiences and believe in conducting each trip in an educational, safe, and fun manner.

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