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More than a fly box.
A complete path to fishing with confidence.

River & Ridge combines field-use fly systems, progressive instruction, and River Intelligence. The Upper Au Sable is the flagship river-specific system; four Michigan trout-stream systems extend the same method across the state, with South Holston as the tailwater system.

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Concept overview of the River and Ridge Outdoors product system
The River & Ridge systemField equipment, education, and River Intelligence working together.
01Field decisionsKnow where to begin and what to change.
02Progressive instructionPractice the skills behind each decision.
03Fishing intelligenceApply useful knowledge to the water in front of you.
04Organized equipmentEvery included tool has a defined purpose and place.

Flagship Trout Confidence System

Begin with a complete river-specific system.

The Upper Au Sable system connects the physical box to section-level River Intelligence, preparation, training, and an exact adjustment path.

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Flagship river-specific systemComing soon

Upper Au Sable Trout Confidence System

A field-use educational fly box connected to detailed Upper Au Sable River Intelligence, section guidance, starting approaches, and continuing instruction.

  • River-specific fly selection organized for clear field decisions
  • Physical decision guidance built around consistent box-position-first references
  • Section-by-section access and beginner suitability
  • Conditions, seasonal context, regulations, reports, and day plans
  • Progressive casting, knot, rigging, presentation, adjustment, and fish-care education
  • Offline-capable Field Companion connected to River Intelligence
Price: Coming soonExplore the current system

Michigan Trout Stream Systems

Four regional boxes. One simple decision method.

Each Michigan system carries 78 flies in 26 pattern-size-color positions, with three copies of every position. The box begins with Surface, Film, or Subsurface; River Intelligence narrows the exact water, day, and starting choice.

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West & Northwest Michigan trout streamsComing soon

West & Northwest Michigan Trout Streams

A broad resident-trout system for west and northwest Michigan streams, with 33 Surface, 15 Film, and 30 Subsurface flies and water-specific River Intelligence.

  • 78 flies · 26 positions · three copies each
  • Surface → Film → Subsurface starting structure
  • Size → Shape → Color refinement
  • Verified Manistee and Pere Marquette reach work included in the first River Intelligence coverage
Price: Coming soonProduct details
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Upper Peninsula trout streamsComing soon

Upper Peninsula Trout Streams

A regional resident-trout system for Upper Peninsula streams, balancing broad fly coverage with a simple three-zone field structure.

  • 78 flies · 26 positions · three copies each
  • 33 Surface · 12 Film · 33 Subsurface
  • Season and exact-water decisions handled by River Intelligence
  • Same River & Ridge preparation, rigging, adjustment, and fish-care learning path
Price: Coming soonProduct details
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Northeast Michigan trout streamsComing soon

Northeast Michigan Trout Streams

A northeast Michigan resident-trout system with additional subsurface depth and explicit handoff to the deeper Upper Au Sable system where that river-specific authority applies.

  • 78 flies · 26 positions · three copies each
  • 30 Surface · 12 Film · 36 Subsurface
  • Pigeon and Black reach work leads the regional River Intelligence build
  • Au Sable waters route to the river-specific Upper Au Sable system
Price: Coming soonProduct details
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Southern Michigan trout streamsComing soon

Southern Michigan Trout Streams

A regional system for verified southern Michigan coldwater trout streams, with exact-water eligibility and temperature ethics handled by River Intelligence.

  • 78 flies · 26 positions · three copies each
  • 30 Surface · 15 Film · 33 Subsurface
  • Only verified trout water enters the recommendation path
  • Warm or evidence-incomplete waters remain outside fly guidance
Price: Coming soonProduct details
River Intelligence workspace concept for South HolstonSouth Holston system overview
Tailwater river-specific systemComing soon

South Holston Trout Confidence System

A tailwater-specific system built around generation, changing flow, technical low water, hatch progression, access planning, conservation, and novice-first instruction.

  • Four coordinated modules for distinct tailwater conditions
  • Generation, flow arrival, access, temperature, and closure guidance
  • River-specific preparation, training, and field-reference tools
  • Connected River Intelligence for changing South Holston conditions
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Coming to the shop

Beginner-ready gear selected to support the learning path.

These products are coming to the River & Ridge lineup. Each is selected to solve a specific beginner problem and work naturally with the River & Ridge learning path. Pricing and ordering will open when the shop is ready.

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Ready-to-fish starter outfitComing soon

TFO Pilot Kit

A great kit for anyone getting started in fly fishing. A balanced rod, solid-performing reel already loaded with backing, fly line, and leader, and a convenient carrier make it easy to begin practicing, fishing, and learning with the River & Ridge system.

  • River & Ridge entry-level rod and reel kit
  • Moderate action designed for smooth, forgiving loading
  • Rod, Pilot reel, backing, weight-forward floating line, tapered leader, and carrier
  • 9-foot 5-weight configuration selected as the versatile trout starting point
Price: Coming soonProduct details
TFO Dispatch fly-fishing rod and reel kitComing soon — preview only
Progression-focused starter outfitComing soon

TFO Dispatch Kit

A great ready-to-fish kit for new and improving anglers. Its balanced moderate-fast rod, sealed-drag reel, matched line setup, and carrier make starting easy while supporting better timing, accuracy, line control, and a wider range of trout water.

  • River & Ridge step-up rod and reel kit
  • Moderate-fast action designed to support timing and progression
  • Dispatch reel with sealed drag, line setup, tapered leader, and Cordura carrier
  • Trout-ready configuration selected to support continued skill development
Price: Coming soonProduct details
TFO Solution fly rod with a trout in a landing netComing soon — preview only
Long-term performance trout systemComing soon

RRO Solution Trout System

A refined 9-foot 5-weight setup for anglers ready to build consistency across a full day of trout fishing. The moderate-fast TFO Solution rod and sealed-drag Dispatch II reel support accurate, repeatable casting with dry flies, nymph rigs, and streamers as skills progress through the River & Ridge system.

  • TFO Solution 9-foot 5-weight, four-piece fly rod
  • TFO Dispatch II reel with sealed drag
  • Matched backing, weight-forward floating fly line, and tapered leader
  • Rod sock and protective tube included
Price: Coming soonProduct details
Paramount Outdoors Deep Eddy breathable chest waderComing soon — preview only
Breathable stockingfoot waderComing soon

Paramount Deep Eddy Breathable Chest Wader

A strong breathable wader for anyone building a comfortable, capable setup. Four-layer construction supports easy movement, reinforced lower legs add durability in high-wear areas, and the stockingfoot design pairs naturally with supportive wading boots.

  • Waterproof, breathable 4-ply nylon construction
  • Double-reinforced lower legs, knees, and shins
  • Chest storage, hand-warmer pocket, gravel guards, and neoprene booties
  • Stockingfoot design pairs with supportive wading boots for better fit and control
Price: Coming soonProduct details
Paramount Outdoors Slate SR sticky-rubber wading bootsComing soon — preview only
Sticky-rubber wading bootComing soon

Paramount Slate SR Wading Boots

A strong all-around wading boot for anglers who want stable footing and adaptable traction. Supportive construction steadies each step, while the sticky-rubber sole and included removable studs provide grip for varied river conditions.

  • Sticky-rubber outsole for wet, slick surfaces
  • Reinforced wrap, heel, upper, and stiff midsole
  • Recessed stud points with removable studs included
  • Structured support helps reduce foot movement and fatigue while wading
Price: Coming soonProduct details

Build the complete setup

Add only the equipment you need.

The confidence system remains the core product. Organized rigging essentials and complete starter outfits will be available as deliberate add-ons.

Concept field-reference cards for the River and Ridge systemField-reference system overview
Optional field add-onComing soon

Organized Rigging Essentials Pouch

A compact nylon field module for the leader, tippet, indicator, weight, floatant, drying powder, practice fly, and knot reference used by the system.

Organization standard: every item receives one labeled, defined location, keeping the tools used by the system easy to find and return.

Price: Coming soon
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Complete equipment optionComing soon

Coordinated Starter Packages

Matched rod, reel, fly line, leaders, waders, boots, vest or pack, landing net, and supporting equipment selected for the angler and intended water.

The objective: remove incompatible purchases and provide a complete setup that works with the River & Ridge learning path.

TFO and Paramount options are coming to the lineup — Price: Coming soon

The value behind the physical system

The box is the field interface. The connected intelligence is what makes it a confidence system.

River & Ridge connects preparation and skills to a specific sequence: understand the water, choose a starting approach, find the intended fly, rig it correctly, make the presentation, evaluate the result, and know what to change next.

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River Intelligence digital workspace concept
River Intelligence workspacePreparation, current information, field decisions, and continued learning in one connected system.

A growing lineup

More equipment and river-specific information will be added here.

River & Ridge will continue adding product details, photography, equipment options, and source-backed river guidance as they become available.

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