Welcome to Riffle and Rise!

My name is John Bocchino, and I go by John or Bo. I live on the western slopes of the Colorado Rockies, in Gunnison. I have been living in Colorado since April, 2006. I managed the Willowfly Anglers Fly Shop and ORVIS Endorsed Guide Service at Three Rivers Resort in Almont for five seasons. I ran the business and also guided. I currently work for Willowfly Anglers as an ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide and guide full time during the season. I am also an ORVIS field tester.
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When I am not working, I am fishing. This part of the Rocky Mountains is home to some of the best trout rivers in the country, including the Gunnison River, Taylor River, and East River. In addition to these three rivers, there are countless opportunities to fly fish on a variety of water all within a 60-mile radius of Gunnison.
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Willowfly Anglers - ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter

Willowfly Anglers employs a full staff of fly fishing guides during the season, and we are the only ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter in the Gunnison Valley. We offer half and full-day guided fly fishing trips, as well as schools and clinics. We also offer walk/wade trips on private ranches where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and awesome fishing, and the solitude that fishing private water provides. My specialty is guiding clients on our private lease on the East River. This section of the river is known as the East River Anglers Club, or ERA for short.

The ERA is a beautiful wild trout fishery, and it is my favorite river to fish and guide on. It is our premier walk/wade trip, and you'll need to book it in advance during the summer months, and also in September during our kokanee salmon run. I guide on the ERA Monday through Friday. This lease is not available on weekends. I also guide on our other private leases and all the public water throughout the valley. And I enjoy guiding and fly fishing on small creeks, especially with bamboo rods. To request me for a guided walk/wade trip, visit the link below and contact the Willowfly Anglers fly shop.
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We are an ORVIS authorized dealer and the fly shop is fully stocked throughout the season with all the necessary flies, tackle, clothing, and fly fishing gear. If you're fishing on your own, you'll want to stop at the fly shop first to stock up and get the latest fishing report. David and Dennis and the crew will take great care of you.
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The Willowfly Anglers fly shop and guide service is located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, Colorado. The resort sits at 8,000 feet in the Rockies, at the gateway to the Taylor Canyon - where the Taylor River merges with the East River to form the historic Gunnison River. Three Rivers Resort offers a variety of lodging options, including cabins on the Taylor River.
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Riffle and Rise Consulting

During the off-season and throughout the year, I also do consulting work. With my consulting business, Riffle and Rise Consulting, I provide web development and technical consulting services for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and fishing  clubs. I actually developed and launched the web site for Willowfly Anglers.

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