Welcome to our newest business member, Riparian Bliss!

Following is an introduction to their business.

Meet The New Members - The Riparian Bliss Crew.

I’m Karen. I grew up in Scotland, where breakfast often came with a side of feathers— my brothers tied flies at the kitchen table, so fluff and cornflakes were a regular combo. Looking back, I should’ve known I’d end up marrying a fly fisher.

Years later, after traveling halfway around the world, I met Chad. These days, we spend our spare time on a drift boat with our chocolate lab, chasing trout and quiet moments.

Chad’s been hooked since before he could hold a rod. His dad fished. His uncle fished. And Chad spent school holidays on the remote Abrolhos Islands off Australia’s west coast—casting by day, falling asleep to whale song by night.

He’s fished across the globe: New Zealand, Iceland, Scotland/Europe, the Pacific, South America, the U.S.—you name it. Over the last 20+ years, his obsession with fly fishing, tying, and drift boating deepened and he became a Montana-made Orvis Guide in 2017.

We like life slow. River-paced. The kind that lets you notice the heron on the bank, the magic of a mayfly hatch, the way light dances on water. Sometimes we even catch fish.

We started Riparian Bliss because waders don’t meet every dress code —and because we wanted to share our love of rivers, fly fishing, and terrible puns with folks who get it.

If that’s you, follow us on Instagram @RiparianBlissUSA and check out our online store https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiparianBlissUSA or scan the QR code below. Let’s drift together.

We believe that the joy of fly fishing shouldn’t end when you leave the water. The quiet thrill of casting into a glassy river, the camaraderie of fellow anglers, the stories that unfold on the drift boat—these moments define more than a hobby; they shape a way of life. We exist to keep that feeling alive, long after you’ve reeled in your last catch of the day.

We weave the essence of fly fishing into every item we design. Using insider jokes, familiar language, and references only a seasoned angler would recognize, we create gifts that connect, resonate, and spark a knowing smile.

From T-shirts to mugs, and other thoughtfully designed gifts, every item at Riparian Bliss carries the spirit of the river. Whether you’re buying for yourself or gifting a fellow fly fishers, our products bring a sense of belonging to a community that understands the magic of being on the water.

 

Riparian Bliss

**rip·ar·i·an bliss** /rɪˈpɛər·i·ən blɪs/ *n.*

1. A state of profound contentment, joy, or serenity experienced while in or near the banks of a river, stream, or other natural waterway.

2. The specific pleasure derived from activities conducted in riparian zones, such as fishing, swimming, picnicking, or merely contemplating the flowing water.

3. The unique tranquility found in the ecological transition areas between land and water bodies, characterized by the soothing sounds of flowing water, rich biodiversity, and cooling shade.

*Origin*: From Latin "riparius" (of a riverbank) + Old English "bliss" (joy, happiness)

*Usage*: "After months in the city, their weekend of riparian bliss beside the mountain stream restored their spirits completely."