Richard Magill's fly fishing journey began during his service with the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed on the St. Lawrence River — a dream post for any angler. His first Redington kit sparked a passion that quickly grew to include tying, where he channels meticulous observation of prey behavior into lifelike, effective patterns. Now based on the Missouri River, Richard is drawn to the big brown and rainbow trout that chase streamers with abandon. His blend of on-the-water knowledge and artistic talent makes him a natural fit for the RIO signature tyer program.