Sinking Lines Sink Like A Pendulum In this RIO Fly Fishing Tip Chris Walker explains how sinking lines sink, and reminds anglers that sinking lines sink like a pendulum – rather than in a straight line. This advice is highly useful for anglers targeting specific locations and depths. The Catch Cast In this […]
In this episode of RIO’s “How To Fly Fish” series, Wayne Peterson talks about fly fishing for trout in drought conditions. As water warms up, the saturated oxygen content decreases, making it harder for fish to recover from being caught. Wayne discusses the options for fly fishing in the heat of summer when water temperatures […]
RIO’s Technical Euro Nymph line is an ingenious fly line designed for the Euro nymph angler. What makes this line so special is the leader extending out of the fly line itself – resulting in there being no knots or loops between the leader and the fly line to get caught in the rod guides, […]
RIO’s Elite Predator fly line series is the top of the range, finest freshwater big game line series we have ever made – packed with features that enhance and improve the fly fishing experience. This series includes a full floating line, a float / hover / intermediate line, a float / intermediate / sink 3 […]
RIO’s Technical Euro Nymph Line is the finest Euro nymphing line we have ever designed. It features an innovative design where the core extends beyond the line to become the leader—resulting in no knots between line & leader. We’ve created a short video that explains all you need to know about these line options. Watch […]
RIO Products is one of the leading resources for fly fishing educational videos, with particular emphasis on excellent fly casting videos. Check out RIO’s two new fly casting tips below, and up your casting game! The dreaded wind knot – a problem every fly angler encounters. Despite the name, these knots are […]
HOW TO SELECT A LEADER Leaders might be the most overlooked but necessary piece of equipment for the beginner fly angler. Yet, the right leader can make a world of difference in casting, presentation, and ultimately the ability to catch more fish. RIO product designer Chris Walker breaks down the anatomy of leaders and […]
This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows how to quickly and efficiently stretch your fly line before you start casting or fishing. This is particularly important to do when out on the flats after you arrive at the place you are about to fish. Dry Your Dry Fly After Catching A Fish This RIO […]
In this episode of RIO’s Fly Tying Tips, Brita shows how to choose the right sized hackle based on hook size. While most experienced tiers know how to eye up a feather and select the correct one for the fly they are tying, novice tiers find it hard to find the right feather. Brita shows […]
BEHIND THE FLY We’d be hard-pressed to name any other insect that brings more excitement to catching trout than stoneflies. Few things can stand between angler and stonefly. RIO Fly Designer Patrick Kilby knows this all too well and fishes for them every chance he gets. Family time is the only thing he enjoys […]