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First and foremost, I’m not an author or storyteller, I’m a sportsman. To be more specific, I’m a fly fisherman. For the last five decades I have tried to balance providing a living for my family of four with doing what I love to do–fly fish for trout. I have been blessed to have been able to do both fairly well. As you will read in this short book, I don’t just like to fish for trout, I like to fish for BIG trout. I was inspired by my early mentors, who I considered better than average fishermen. As the years went by, I was able to capture the highlights in a personal log. If I had not kept these records, who in their right mind would have believed my story! I have the best fishing partner in the world–my wife of nearly 49 years. She has provided the encouragement to always pursue my dream. Life hasn’t always been easy, but Sandy kept pushing me right back on the creek to fish again. As you read my story, I encourage you to try fly fishing the rivers and streams near you. There is no sport more relaxing, and none more rewarding. Happy fishing! Rick a/k/a Laker67

My Favorite Blog

Rick's Podcast Retelling his Record Brown Trout

Comments from Fans:

"Who am I to sleep... just finished it up.   What a great read, and a greater man. Sandy I ran into a young man the other day up here in Ofallon. We started talking trout fishing and he said he learned to sight fish after Rick showed him the ropes and he even caught his biggest trout ever on one of his flies... Such a small world and Rick touched many lives for sure." @JestersHK

"A true gentleman, sportsman and trout whisperer.  His passion showed through what he shared here and on the water with others." @PhilLilley

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick and Sandy for close to 30 years. How time flies. I am saddened that we will never share another moment standing next to one another talking about our families, fishing and life in general. Rick was a master at fooling big trout. He taught me quite a bit on how to do it. He was a master at sight fishing. As good as he was at trout fishing he was even better as a person. He and Sandy are as genuine as anyone you will ever meet. He and his wife will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will always think of him as I am trying to fool a big fish. God Bless him and his family. @fshndoug 

I will miss the nights standing next to him watching him work his magic on fooling big fish.  Thoughts and prayers to his family."  @duckydoty

"I have only known him through his posts on this forum. Even so you could tell how special a man he was and what a great fisherman. I will miss seeing his lunker counts going forward and am unhappy that I was never able to meet him in person. I wish the best for Sandy and his family and our thoughts go out to them." @johnsfolly 

"Very cool!  I just ordered the book, can't wait to give it a read!" @FishnDave

Here is Rick Osborn's Award Plaque from Missouri Department of Conservation:


Here is Rick Osborn's Award Plaque for World Record from the International Game Fish Association.




Rick Osborn's favorite thing to do:  fishing!