Rick Ruoff has actually been a fly fishing guide in the Florida Keys because 1970. He was the 19th skiff guide in Islamorada. He was amongst the early leaders who improved the art of saltwater fly fishing. He wasn’t (and still isn’t) comfy with chasing after world records or competition wins. He is overwhelmed with competitors, and those who have actually fished with him understand he does not require to show anything to anybody … Rick is among the greats of our sport! As a marine biologist that has actually pressed his skiff 16 feet at a time for 50-plus years, it’s safe to state this person has actually seen a thing or more.
Lots of likewise understand that Rick flocks to Montana when the summer season heat in Florida ends up being excruciating. He is a passionate trout angler and upland bird hunter who can be discovered sleeping on the river bank or choosing veggies in his garden to accompany the Hungarian Partridge for dinner. Rick is an old-school traditionalist– a real traditional gentleman in all elements.
