The tranquil flow of a river and the gentle tug on a fly line have been my solace for as long as I can remember, but my latest conversation with RJ from RareWaters offered an invigorating new perspective on familiar waters. He takes us through a captivating odyssey in the world of private fly fishing, revealing how the sport’s exclusivity is more myth than reality. RJ’s personal journey from Northern California to an illustrious career with Patagonia has seen him at the forefront of marrying environmental stewardship with industry innovation. He now brings this same ethic to RareWaters, with a mission to transform the fishing experience while honoring the values he’s always held dear.