In this episode Simon Gawesworth takes you to a stunning trout river in the Rockies where he talks about how to “read’ a river. Simply, this means how to look at a section of river and work out where the best chance to find a trout is. Simon also explains how to identify the water […]
This film highlights RIO’s new Fathom sinking lines – a series of sinking lines designed for the lake angler. Each Fathom line is made as a single density line, with each sink rate being denoted by a different color running line for easy identification. Though a different color to the head, the running line […]
This film highlights RIO’s Fathom CleanSweep sinking lines – a deadly series of sinking lines designed for the lake angler. Each Fathom CleanSweep line is made with three different densities to ensure the fly travels in a very effective sweep through all depths of the water column – starting at the top, sweeping down […]
This short film introduces RIO’s new Technical Trout fly line, and explains the highlights and benefits that this line design has for the trout angler. RIO’s Technical Trout line line features a long, fine front taper for the lightest of presentations and delicacy and is the ideal choice of line when fishing dry flies, […]
The 2019 RIO Amateur Fly Fishing Film Awards is now over, and what a year we have had! With 41 great entries, more than 32,000 views, and over 5,000 votes it has been the most successful RAFFFA year ever. Now we need your help in selecting the overall “Viewer’s Choice Award” winner. Simply click […]
RIO’s Trout Leader Selection presents anglers with a range of three of the most popular sized trout leaders, in a handy cost-saving packet. Each leader in this Selection is a 9ft long, RIO Powerflex Trout leader with a medium-stiff butt section and soft, flexible tippet that casts most trout flies with ease. Built with […]
TROUT VERSILEADERS RIO’s Trout VersiLeaders are designed for the fly fisher who needs a quick-change option for converting a floating line to a sink tip. Each VersiLeader is tapered for the best in performance and has a 12lb nylon core coated in PVC. A neat, bullet-proof welded loop at the butt end allows for fast […]
RIO’s Creek line is designed for anglers that fish small creeks and streams. The line loads at close range, allowing anglers to make short casts of ten to fifteen feet with ease, yet has enough body and head length for those occasions when a longer cast is needed. Shop Now Each line is […]
In this episode, RIO brand manager Simon Gawesworth fishes a small stream in Wyoming, populated only with native cutthroat trout. This film concentrates on how to fish the tricky, but very effective technique known as the “Downstream Dry Fly”. Simon’s tips include how to get a drag-free drift, how to carefully lengthen […]
RIO Products continues to offer anglers the right tools for the job with its lines, leaders, tippet and fly selection to effectively fish in any environment for nearly any fish species. See more new products for the 2020 season highlighted below or find them at EFTTEX (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) trade show at booth […]