This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows how to quickly change a fly line on your reel using RIO’s Cranky kit. Using a kit like this not only makes this process fast, and stops the fly lines getting dirt and muck from the bottom of the boat, but is also prevents the new fly line from […]
RIO’s “Connections” is a series of videos that illustrate those moments in fly fishing that anglers everywhere enjoy and look forward to. It is these moments that connect us to the water, the fish and the joy to be had in this wonderful pastime called “Fly Fishing”. The third video […]
Fly line, leader and tippet company, RIO Products, proudly announces its 30th anniversary. RIO was “born” on July 27th, 1990 and started its fly fishing business in Blackfoot, Idaho. Founders Jim & Kitty Vincent named the company “RIO” after the Rio Colorado in Costa Rica where they ran a tarpon camp. RIO’s […]
In this RIO Fly Fishing Tip, RIO ambassador Sabrina Barnes shows the value of having more than one outfit rigged up on the boat when on a saltwater fly fishing trip. In locations such as Cuba, Mexico, Belize and the Keys you never know which species you will come across on the next flat. […]
We are delighted to announce that this week marks our 30th anniversary. In those 30 years, RIO has been built up from a “mom and pop” company selling fishing journals, hand-tied leaders, and waterproof labels, to become the world’s most popular fly line, leader, and tippet brand. Our heritage is based on […]
This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows the importance of casting at the correct angle when swinging a fly in a river – whether for trout, steelhead or salmon. Observing the current speed, and giving a little thought to the angle you cast your line to that current results in a higher percentage of your swing […]
RIO’s Elite tier of fly lines are the highest performing, most technically advanced fly lines we have ever created. All Elite freshwater lines are built on RIO’s ConnectCore Plus – our next-generation, low-stretch core that provides a radical increase in line durability, coating smoothness and overall performance. SlickCast In addition, every Elite fly […]
In this RIO Fly Fishing Tip RIO ambassador Paula Shearer shows the value in taking a set of different color, waterproof markers on your next fishing trip. With so many regional variations in bait fish, nymph and crustacean colors, having the ability to change your fly color on the spot is a great advantage. […]
In this episode of RIO’s “How To” series, Simon Gawesworth talks about three key variables to focus on when swinging a fly in a river – whether for trout, steelhead or salmon. As the current varies from yard-to-yard, and pool-to-pool, so should the way you fish. As they work their way down a […]
This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows how to easily attach a Kahuna LT strike indicator to your fly line. The Kahuna LT indicator is a piece of high floating fly line with no core, that is designed to slide up your leader and jam onto the fatter butt section. This indicator is super sensitive, and […]