Episode 120: Tim Heng - Fishing the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, & Colorado River
In this episode, Tim speaks about being one of the first drift boat guides on the Roaring Fork, managing the famous Taylor Creek Fly Shops, and the health and current state of the Frying Pan River in Basalt, CO.
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Show Notes
Tim Heng loves fishing, especially the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers near Basalt, Colorado. He’s spent a large part of his life fishing them, loving them, and trying to preserve them for his fellow anglers. His efforts over the years were so compelling he was honored by the Roaring Fork Conservancy as the Conservator of the Year, the highest honor given in the valley. He is considered one of the pioneers of drift boat fishing on the Fork and Colorado River. He founded Roaring Fork Anglers in Glenwood Springs and later worked and managed the Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt, Colorado for 29 years. While there he innovated fly patters that produced better than most others. He also took many trips with clients to Christmas Island and Los Roques, Venezuela. Essentially, Tim is one of the kindest, big hearted people you will ever have the pleasure of knowing!
On today's podcast we cover the many nuances of a true blooded “River Keeper."