Fly Tying Artist

Rick Takahashi is an author, artist, and demonstration fly tier who often displays his skills at local and regional venues such as the Denver Fly Show, West Denver Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Clinic, International Sportsmen Exhibition, Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave, and at various regional fly shops near Denver. He is an illustrator and contributor to Fly Fisherman magazine, and his art has been used for the Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave. Rick is a fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and industry consultant. He works at Anglers Roost in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Rick Takahashi is one of the most innovative minds in the world of fly design, and his ability to share his knowledge during his fly tying seminars is unparalleled. All fly tiers from beginners to experts should have Rick’s new book on their shelf.