About Us
Established July, 2007 River & Riptide Anglers is Southern New England’s premier fly & light tackle retailer. Centrally located in Coventry, Rhode Island just seconds off interstate 95 on Rte 3 anglers find themselves just minutes from Rhode Island’s premium angling locations. Here at River & Riptide Anglers you will find everything you need to make that day on the water a memorable one. We offer the world's finest brands in Rods, Reels, Outer-gear, Terminal Tackle and Accessories. If you’re a surf tackle enthusiast River & Riptide Anglers offers a range of rods, reels, and custom plugs to help you land that bass of a life time.
Whether seeking striped bass, bluefish or pelagic species such as false albacore, Atlantic bonito, or inshore blue –fin tuna Rhode Island’s 400 plus miles of fishable coast line offers a wide variety of water anatomy. Fish from sandy beaches, structured shorelines, or salt ponds with bonefish like flats all of which will intrigue the most avid angler. During the fall blitzes many anglers have the opportunity for a New England slam. Striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore all in a one a day outing. This opportunity reveals itself for both shore and boat anglers alike.
If it is sweet water you prefer our famed Wood River in Exeter Rhode Island offers the intimacy of a quiet New England trout stream. Early spring brings trout to the surface with a variety of mayfly hatches. Both brown, rainbow, and wild brook trout are abundant in the Wood River. If it is big water you prefer the northern portion of the state offers angling opportunities along the historical Blackstone River. Spring and fall provide the best opportunities to catch trout along the Blackstone. Steeped in history stemming from the industrial revolution the Blackstone has gained popularity as one of New England’s hardest working rivers.
Whether native to Rhode Island or just passing through stop into River & Riptide Anglers and talk to one of our experienced staff. We are more than happy to point you to the fish. Honest and sincere knowledge is our way keeping our sport alive for future generations to come.
Tight Lines,
David S. Porreca
The Cast
MEET THE CAST OF RIVER & RIPTIDE ANGLERS
Our goal here at the shop is to provide local and visiting anglers with honest and open angling information. We would never want to steer anyone in the wrong direction. Whether it is product suggestions or angling information we want you to be satisfied with what you receive from us. Over the past 3 years... yeah can you believe it has been 3 years since our inception? We have established a long list of great & valued customers.
In addition you may find some regulars I call the Cast here at the shop or on the water. Including myself, these anglers are part of our Cast. They share the same beliefs and support the fact that honesty is our number 1 goal. If you see one of the Cast don’t be afraid to pick their brain whether in shop or on the water. They are more than willing to share experiences and knowledge with fellow anglers.
David S. Porreca Owner & President
What can I say about myself, I love to fish; this would not be possible with all that have supported River & Riptide Anglers in our endeavor. With that said, Thank you to all the anglers who support the shop and special thank to my wife Sandy for putting up with me.
Sandy M. Porreca Owner & Vice President
All wouldn’t be possible without the loving support of my wife Sandy. Although Sandy has hung up the fly rod to raise our children she is instrumental in keeping me sane. Sandy will be once again casting to rising trout on the West Branch of the Au Sable or to breaking stripers in Cape Cod
Capt. Bob Hines
A man who needs no introduction, Capt Bob Hines is one of the best skinny water guides I know. Not only is Bob a great Striper fisherman he also has decades of trout fly fishing experience throughout the country. Bob has been tremendously supportive in the success of River & Riptide Anglers and is one of the most open and honest guys I know. Learn more of Bob at www.flyfishri.com
Joe (BoBo) Grenon
I met Joe 3 years ago. Both he and his brother Chris have logged more hours fly fishing in the last three years than anyone I know. You’ll either find them on the water or here in Rhode Island or behind the counter at the shop. Joe has an un-dying passion for angling and helping people in any way he can.
Chris (Gimp Dog) Grenon
If you hear two guys raving about how good the fishing is and life in general, its Chris & his brother Joe. Watch for Chris’s competitive side. He and Joe go at it all the time and we all love it. Over the past 3 years Chris and Joe have grown tremendously as fly anglers. You may even see them doing a little guiding in the future.
John (The Doctor) Troiano
John has been a fly angler for six years. Last year John logged well over 100 days on both fresh & saltwater. His trip to Montana really set the hook in deep. His real passion is fishing the dry fly. John has become a good friend and is always willing to fish and trust me… He loves to have a good time.
Ed (Sully) Sullivan
Ed and I have been friends for several years. You’ll find Ed fishing with us on Monday evenings as well as tying in the winter. With Ed’s busy schedule he always finds time to fish. One of the best times spent with Ed was 2009 Steelhead trip when Ed was fighting a big fish and chased it through a hole which there was no bottom. While bouncing through the hole Ed lost the steelhead in the riffle. It was truly a scene from A River Runs Through It.
River & Riptide Anglers is committed to preserving our coldwater fisheries and supports and endorses the
Southern (Narragansett Chapter) & Northern Rhode Island Chapters of Trout Unlimited