About Us

Established July, 2007 River & Riptide Anglers is Southern New England’s premier fly & light tackle retailer.  At River & Riptide anglers, we are a full service fresh and saltwater fly fishing shop who has earned a loyal following from customers throughout RI, MA and CT. Centrally located in Coventry, Rhode Island just 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 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 anot0my.  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. Stripped 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

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