Meet Richard Chalke, BC

Richard is an avid angler….some might call it passion, but we know it better as addiction.

The sport is in is blood after over 30 years of angling experience dating back to fishing the rivers of southwest England as a child. Any time he could arrange to be dropped off at the river or reservoir Richard would leap at the opportunity – like many of us – he was as happy to land a fish as he was to simply sit hoping all day!

Over the years Richard has fished for many different species using many methods around the world. He moved emigrated to Canada from England just a lad at 12, settling into the Interior of British Columbia. It was those waters on which he discovered the passion of fly-fishing. Now Richard stalks fish with both single and double handed fly rods and targets all game species that British Columbia has to offer.

Well versed in the still waters of the BC interior and lower mainland regions as well as the many streams and rivers that his wonderful province has to offer, he places high regard on ethical angling and conservation believing that they greatly outweigh the ability or need to place a fish in the freezer.

However proficient Richard has become on the water – he believes there is something to learn every time he goes out. He is an active fly tyer, and participates in several internet based fishing related forums and actively participate in dialogues offering advice and sharing stories of fishing adventures past and present.

Richard is currently married (19 years) with two wonderful children and works with the Vancouver Police.

Richard supports our activities in British Columbia working with our BC Director Jack Simpson.