Choosing the right fly line for your fishing situations can be challenging; your line must work in concert with your rod, reel, and leader. When choosing line, there are several considerations: weight, taper, density, color, backing, and leaders.
Leaders come in several lengths and sizes, and the choice you make on the water depends on the fishing conditions and your fly sizes. We recommend you have several choices available at any given time.
The tippet is the part of the leader to which your fly attaches. Leaders and tippets are typically rated on an “œX” factor from 0X to 8X that indicates their size, where 0X is the thickest and 8X is the thinnest.
For questions about lines, leaders, or tippets, call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.
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Ideal for all your salmon, steelhead, and big trout fishing in Alaska. Save money when you buy the 3 ...
Ideal for all your salmon, steelhead, and big trout fishing in Alaska. Save money when you buy the 3-Pack!
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The Premier Rio Grand with Slick Cast Coating is the perfect Alaskan line. The fly line is graded a ...
The Premier Rio Grand with Slick Cast Coating is the perfect Alaskan line. The fly line is graded a full line size heavier than industry standard, so the Grand works best on fast-action rods with big flies. Even with its over sized taper, it is an extremely smooth casting line. Add Rio's Slick Cast to the mix and our most popular fly line just got better.
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This is our favorite sink tip line for Alaska. The short, heavy head loads quickly and at short ran ...
This is our favorite sink tip line for Alaska. The short, heavy head loads quickly and at short range, is easy to mend, and gets down in the strike zone quickly. The density compensated tip makes strike detection easier.
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If you need to get deep to reach big fish the Premier Outbound Short is the line. It will easily ...
If you need to get deep to reach big fish the Premier Outbound Short is the line. It will easily get you down 10, 20, 30+ feet deep. Plus it casts like a dream! The gradual transition from Intermediate Sink in the running line to Sink 5 and finally Sink 7 will keep you connected to your fly and ready to set your hook on the big one.
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Save money when you buy the 3-Pack! ...
Save money when you buy the 3-Pack!
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The Rio Elite Single Hand Spey line is a fantastic line for small to medium sized streams. It is the ...
The Rio Elite Single Hand Spey line is a fantastic line for small to medium sized streams. It is the best roll casting line we have seen and it overhead casts medium sized streamers like a dream. You won't believe the silky loops that unroll when you cast this line.
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The Rio Gold is one of our favorite lines for trout fishing or salmon fishing with moderately weight ...
The Rio Gold is one of our favorite lines for trout fishing or salmon fishing with moderately weighted flies. Now featuring Rio's Slick Cast Coating, the Gold is even better. It is an extremely smooth casting line that brings out the best in medium fast rods. From short dry fly presentations to long casts and mends, the Rio Premier Gold is as smooth as it gets.
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This fly line is ideal for nymph style fishing under an indicator, throwing roll casts, and mending ...
This fly line is ideal for nymph style fishing under an indicator, throwing roll casts, and mending large flies in fast moving water. Whether you are trout, salmon or steelhead fishing, this line will do the trick.
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The perfect leader for floating line fishing for salmon and steelhead. These leaders are thicker and ...
The perfect leader for floating line fishing for salmon and steelhead. These leaders are thicker and stiffer than a trout leader and will keep the fly and fish attached to your line!
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Our favorite Alaskan trout leader. They turn over flies like no other leader. Rio's tapered trout le ...
Our favorite Alaskan trout leader. They turn over flies like no other leader. Rio's tapered trout leaders are super strong, stealthy, and easy to cast. All come with a loop knot for easy attachment to your fly line.
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We have just a few of Rio's Skagit Max Short heads left. It is an excellent head for switch rods a ...
We have just a few of Rio's Skagit Max Short heads left. It is an excellent head for switch rods as well as your single hand rod. The taper really loads your rod to allow easy casts and the ability to pick up big flies and deliver them. At the same time, the subtle taper generates smooth loops that really fly!
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Rio has come up with a great solution to the problem of twists, kinks and wound up running lines. Ev ...
Rio has come up with a great solution to the problem of twists, kinks and wound up running lines. Every time you make a Spey or switch cast you are imparting a circular twist into your line. Add to that the tumbling action that occurs during the swing, particularly with short heads, and in very short order your running line will be twisted up and a mess when you try to shoot it. Enter the solution: Simply loop the Anti Twist Spey Swivel on the end of your running line and then loop the head to it. A small swivel in the middle allows the head to roll without kinking or winding up your running line. Tangle free casts are coming your way! 3 per pack and the color is high visibility orange.
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The perfect salmon and steelhead leader for fishing with a sinking tip line. The shorter 6 foot leng ...
The perfect salmon and steelhead leader for fishing with a sinking tip line. The shorter 6 foot length will keep your fly and sink tip close together and get your fly down in the zone.
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The Rio Pike leader is our choice for northern pike fishing in Alaska. This 7.5 ft leader tapers dow ...
The Rio Pike leader is our choice for northern pike fishing in Alaska. This 7.5 ft leader tapers down to 30lb test and then an 18" section of 30lb coated wire is knotted on. A snap link makes changing flies a breeze.
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The legendary leader material among salmon and steelhead enthusiasts. Very abrasion resistant and ri ...
The legendary leader material among salmon and steelhead enthusiasts. Very abrasion resistant and ridiculously strong.
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Airflo's 10' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleaders are ideal for turning your floating fly line into a sink t ...
Airflo's 10' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleaders are ideal for turning your floating fly line into a sink tip. The 10 foot length is best suited for larger rivers or when you need more sink than a 5 foot Polyleader can provide. They cast well on single hand rods and also can be used on switch or Spey set ups.
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Looking for a floating line that cast's like a Skagit? Take a look at the Airflo Rage. Its scandi/sk ...
Looking for a floating line that cast's like a Skagit? Take a look at the Airflo Rage. Its scandi/skagit hybrid design allows for long casts without needing a heavy sink tip. It casts like a missile into the wind, too! Recommended with Spey or long Switch Rods.
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Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line co ...
Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line comes with Rio's four standard 15 foot heads plus we have cherry-picked additional MOW tips & heads to give you the ultimate line set up. If you are planning a float trip or are fishing where water conditions can be unpredictable, this line is for you. An AFFG exclusive.
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The InTouch VersiTip II should be called the Alaskan Special. With four 15' tips of varying sink rat ...
The InTouch VersiTip II should be called the Alaskan Special. With four 15' tips of varying sink rate, you are ready for any fishing situation. This line is easy to cast and very versatile. Plus, each tip has loops on both ends for easy rigging.
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Rio's Salmon Steelhead Tippet matches up perfectly with their Salmon Steelhead Leaders. It is medium ...
Rio's Salmon Steelhead Tippet matches up perfectly with their Salmon Steelhead Leaders. It is medium stiff, glacial green in color and knots beautifully. 30 yards per spool.
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Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Medium MOW Tips are 1 ...
Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Medium MOW Tips are 10 feet in length, built on a low stretch base, feature T-11 (8 ips sink rate) in the sinking portion and come in a variety of sinking combinations. They are looped on both ends and laser labeled for easy identification. In general Medium Tips work well on Skagit lines between 475 and 575 Grains.
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Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Light MOW Tips are 10 ...
Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Light MOW Tips are 10 feet in length, built on a low stretch base, feature T-8 (7 ips sink rate) in the sinking portion and come in a variety of sinking combinations. They are looped on both ends and laser labeled for easy identification. In general Light Tips work well on Skagit lines of 475 Grains and less. Pick individual tips for your needs or get the whole kit with 6 different tips so you are covered in every situation.
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Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-sti ...
Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-stiff material that is ideal for turning over flies in the wind.
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If you are casting large, weighted flies long distances, the Rio Outbound Short is the ticket. The T ...
If you are casting large, weighted flies long distances, the Rio Outbound Short is the ticket. The Type 3 is considered a medium sink rate line. It sinks at 3.0 inches per second and is ideal for getting your fly into the strike zone.
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Airflo's five foot Polyleaders are a great way to add a "sink tip" to your floating fly line. Simply ...
Airflo's five foot Polyleaders are a great way to add a "sink tip" to your floating fly line. Simply loop the Polyleader on your line, add 3-4 feet of tippet and you are ready to fish. They cast nicely and can be used on everything from light trout rods to heavy salmon set ups.
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Rio's Avid Trout line is solid performer in the mid-price arena. The Avid is super slick and is desi ...
Rio's Avid Trout line is solid performer in the mid-price arena. The Avid is super slick and is designed for easy casting performance, with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths.
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The Airflo Velocity is the ideal line for a beginner or someone looking for a smooth casting afforda ...
The Airflo Velocity is the ideal line for a beginner or someone looking for a smooth casting affordable line. With its user friendly taper design, the long rear taper allows the line to grow with you as you improve and increase your casting range. Casts well on a variety of rods and does not break the bank.
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We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly!
If th ...
We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. Equally good for the wade angler or fishing out of a boat.
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We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before t ...
We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before they are gone! The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.
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Fly line dressing from the folks who know fly lines. Comes with a Wonder Cloth micro abrasive cleani ...
Fly line dressing from the folks who know fly lines. Comes with a Wonder Cloth micro abrasive cleaning pad that is great for removing salt build up, dirt, algae, and other nasty stuff.
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The most popular fly line in Alaska is now available with a Connect Core Plus ultra low stretch core ...
The most popular fly line in Alaska is now available with a Connect Core Plus ultra low stretch core. The Connect Core Plus stretches 30% less than a standard core fly line and lets you feel strikes more quickly, jack the hook set home with more authority and time your casts with even more precision. It doesn't get any better than this line!
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The Airflo Streamer Max Short is one of our favorite sink tip lines for running mean leeches and bug ...
The Airflo Streamer Max Short is one of our favorite sink tip lines for running mean leeches and buggers through nasty runs and fishy holding water. The 18 foot sinking head gets your fly down in the strike zone. Whether you are chucking big flesh for fall rainbows, dredging sculpins for slabs, or want a sink tip line that makes throwing a Dolly Llama easier, the Streamer Max Short will get it done!
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We really like Rio's braided loops for creating lead heads such as T11 or T14. Attach to your fly li ...
We really like Rio's braided loops for creating lead heads such as T11 or T14. Attach to your fly line with either super glue or a nail knot. 2 sizes to choose from with 4 per pack.
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The Versi-Leaders are great sinking leaders that come in either 6' or 10' lengths. The welded loop o ...
The Versi-Leaders are great sinking leaders that come in either 6' or 10' lengths. The welded loop on the end makes it easy to attach to your line and the mono on the other end makes adding a short leader a breeze.
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Need to get down in a hurry? Rio's 30 foot, tungsten core T-series sinking lines are just for you. T ...
Need to get down in a hurry? Rio's 30 foot, tungsten core T-series sinking lines are just for you. They are ideal for building a variety of custom head lengths. The 30 foot length is ideal for building one each of 12.5', a 10' and a 7.5' head.
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Airflo Ridge 2.0 Running Line is easy to handle and shoots through the guides. If you are looking fo ...
Airflo Ridge 2.0 Running Line is easy to handle and shoots through the guides. If you are looking for a running line that feels like fly line this is the one. A large loop in the front makes changing heads a breeze. Ideal for use with Skagit and Scandi Shooting Heads. Color is Red. 90 Feet in length.
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Airflo's 14' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleader will get your fly down in the water column as well as provi ...
Airflo's 14' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleader will get your fly down in the water column as well as providing "extra stick" when making a two hand cast.
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The 10' Custom T-Tips from Airflo are perfect for situations where a short fast tip will get you int ...
The 10' Custom T-Tips from Airflo are perfect for situations where a short fast tip will get you into the zone. 10 feet is the perfect length when matched with a Skagit Head for Short Spey and Switch rods.
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In Alaska you actually need this stuff! Use 20 lb backing for for 8 weight lines and smaller.
A t ...
In Alaska you actually need this stuff! Use 20 lb backing for for 8 weight lines and smaller. A typical 5 or 6 weight reel will need about 100 yards of backing. A 7 or 8 weight reel will hold around 200 yards of backing.
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FC Leader is our favorite fluorocarbon for fishing beads or streamer flies. It is strong, easy to kn ...
FC Leader is our favorite fluorocarbon for fishing beads or streamer flies. It is strong, easy to knot, and most importantly extremely abrasion resistant. It also matches up really well with Rio Salmon Leaders if you want to add a fluorocarbon tippet.
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If you need to carry big saltwater spools of tippet or a wide range of standard tippet then the Fish ...
If you need to carry big saltwater spools of tippet or a wide range of standard tippet then the Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holder XL is for you. Guides take note: at 6 inches wide it can hold up to five 4" spools of tippet. Or it can hold up to 13 standard tippet spools. Adding or removing spools is a breeze and the days of searching through your pack for the 12 lb are gone!
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If you are loading up a 9 weight or larger reel, 30lb Dacron Backing is what you want. 300 yards is ...
If you are loading up a 9 weight or larger reel, 30lb Dacron Backing is what you want. 300 yards is more than enough backing for most applications and Rio's Dacron backing is our favorite. It is low stretch, high strength and very good quality. Color is Chartreuse.
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This tippet material matches up perfectly with Rio tapered trout leaders. 30yard spools. ...
This tippet material matches up perfectly with Rio tapered trout leaders. 30yard spools.
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Great material for adding a leader butt to your fly line. ...
Great material for adding a leader butt to your fly line.
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A shorter, more traditional trout leader. Easy to turn over for novice casters, for use off a sink t ...
A shorter, more traditional trout leader. Easy to turn over for novice casters, for use off a sink tip and as a "starting point leader" for adding more tippet.
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The Sharktooth is an ingenious tippet band that keeps your tippet from unwinding and also doub ...
The Sharktooth is an ingenious tippet band that keeps your tippet from unwinding and also doubles as a cutter. Just pull out the tippet you need and pull it across the hidden blade to make your cut. No more fumbling for lost nippers or dealing with a rat's nest of material. 3 per pack.
Having tippet problems? Is the Maxima rubber band not getting it done for you. Keep your tippet under wraps with the Sharktooth Tippet Cutters.
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The best nail knot tyer you have ever seen! Quickly attach leaders or backing to fly line, snell hoo ...
The best nail knot tyer you have ever seen! Quickly attach leaders or backing to fly line, snell hooks and more. Clear instructions are included. Tie the nail knot, needle nail knot, snells and egg loops, nail knot splices, and more.
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The Commando Head is the one that started the trout spey and single hand spey casting phenomenon. Th ...
The Commando Head is the one that started the trout spey and single hand spey casting phenomenon. These ultra-short heads (running from a mere 12' to 18' in length) will let you make all manner of spey casts on your 9 foot single hand rod, trout spey, or switch rod. Note that these heads must be matched up with a running line such as Lazer Line. For sizing recommendations see the image to the left.
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If you are looking for all the benefits of fishing a Commando Head but without the loop-to-loop conn ...
If you are looking for all the benefits of fishing a Commando Head but without the loop-to-loop connection, then the Commando Smooth is the line for you. It integrates a Commando head with a thin, slick running line to create a 100 foot line that casts like a dream on single hand, micro spey and switch rods. Note that the head length is given with each size, but the overall line length is 100 feet. For line size recommendations, see the image to the left.
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If you love to see your Skagit head really fly, OPST's Lazer Line is hard to beat. Lazer line is sup ...
If you love to see your Skagit head really fly, OPST's Lazer Line is hard to beat. Lazer line is super slick, has very low memory for tangle-free casts and is low-stretch so you can feel those gentle grabs. See below for sizing recommendations.
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If bombing long casts with heavy flies off the beach is in order then the Outbound Short is your lin ...
If bombing long casts with heavy flies off the beach is in order then the Outbound Short is your line. The full floating version is ideal for beach fishing for pink and silver salmon as well as searun Dollies and cutthroat trout. Or any situation where the fish are in the top few feet of the water column.
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Rio’s MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Heavy MOW Tips are ...
Rio’s MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Heavy MOW Tips are 10 feet in length, built on a low stretch base, feature T-14 (9 ips sink rate) in the sinking portion and come in a variety of sinking combinations. They are looped on both ends and laser labeled for easy identification. In general Heavy MOW Tips work well on Skagit lines of 575 grains and above.
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The Launch is our favorite "standard length" Skagit head for your Spey rod. At 23'-25' in length, th ...
The Launch is our favorite "standard length" Skagit head for your Spey rod. At 23'-25' in length, the Launch smoothly casts big flies and heavy tips. The use of Rio's proprietary Slickcast means this line will last longer and the newly refined taper better matches up with MOW tips, T-11, T-14 and other heavy tips.
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Fluoroflex Strong is the ideal fluorocarbon tippet material for all your trout fishing needs. We lov ...
Fluoroflex Strong is the ideal fluorocarbon tippet material for all your trout fishing needs. We love how it seamlessly matches up with Rio Trout Leaders. The smooth finish allows knots to seat smoothly and not pull through and it is exceptionally strong in all sizes. 30 yards per spool.
