Tim Patterson ?Western Colorado?s Finest? Lower Gunnison River & its Drainage?s

Description

Ridgway Independent Guide Service (RIGS) is a family business founded in 2001. RIGS recognizes that access to quality waters is the most important resources for the business. RIGS successfully received the first permit for guided fly fishing and rafting on the Uncompahgre River in 2002. Our Public Land Partners include: US Forest Service, US National Park Service, US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Colorado State Parks, giving our guests a wide range of quality waters to pick from with year-round access on diverse rivers, streams, creeks and still-waters.

Owner, Tim Patterson has led fly fishing, rafting and eco-tours throughout Central America, Mexico and the Southwestern U. S. since 1991. Patterson’s degree in Recreation Management from Prescott College set the stage for a career in adventure guiding and a passion for keeping tight lines on home waters. “It’s not just about the fishing, it’s about the people,” Patterson says. “Our activities are kind of a metaphor for life. They can teach patience, strategy, versatility and adaptability to conditions.”