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  • The Skagit Max Power is the 'Short' version of the Skagit family and is ideal for switch rods and sh ...
    The Skagit Max Power is the 'Short' version of the Skagit family and is ideal for switch rods and short Spey rods. If you are swinging Alaska-sized flies on your switch rod this is the line you want. The refined taper smooths out the cast when using MOW Tips or 10 feet of T11 or T14. And with a Slickcast coating these lines are the most durable and long lasting on the market.
  • The Rio Elite Switch Chucker is ideal for fishing & casting big flies, sink tips and indicator r ...
    The Rio Elite Switch Chucker is ideal for fishing & casting big flies, sink tips and indicator rigs. Its compact, heavy head is designed to deliver your set up in tight quarters. It handles MOW tips beautifully as well so fishing a sink tip of up to 10 feet is a breeze.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • VersiLeaders are ideal loop on sink tips designed for switch and spey casting. The welded loop on th ...
    VersiLeaders are ideal loop on sink tips designed for switch and spey casting. 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. Choose from sink rates of 4 IPS or 6 IPS.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the l ...
    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. If you are fishing out of a boat or are looking for a line that can maintain stable loops at very long distances, the Premier Bonefish line is for you.
  • The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up an ...
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sale!

    Rio Skagit Max Short – 50% Off

    Original price was: $59.99.Current price is: $29.99.
    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!
  • 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.
  • RIO’S TWIST CLIPS are ultra-fast, easy connection clips that allow anglers to change flies with ex ...
    RIO’S TWIST CLIPS are ultra-fast, easy connection clips that allow anglers to change flies with extreme ease and speed, and prevents leaders and tippet sections getting too short. Simply tie the appropriate sized clip on to the end of your leader and either twist or clip on your fly. The Size 2 Twist Clips are trout fly focused and are ideal for flies in #4 - #8. The Size 3 Twist Clips are more salmon/steelhead sized and work with flies in the #1/0 - #4.
  • The SA Amplitude Smooth Andro Indicator is one of the best nymphing lines we have seen.  With a lon ...
    The SA Amplitude Smooth Andro Indicator is one of the best nymphing lines we have seen.  With a long and heavy head, this is the line you want when beading here in Alaska.  This is a fantastic line for steelhead fishing or beading up big rainbows and Dollies in the fall.
  • SA's Creek Trout line is the ideal choice when it comes to small stream SRC trout fishing in S.E. AK ...
    SA's Creek Trout line is the ideal choice when it comes to small stream SRC trout fishing in S.E. AK.  The line has enough mass to turn over heavy streamers like Mini Dolly Llamas or bead rigs yet retains enough delicacy for large dry flies.  The compact head loads fast and allows you to get into the most ridiculous places imaginable.
  • The SA MPX is a weight forward do it all line.  With less mass than the Titan Long this line is ide ...
    The SA MPX is a weight forward do it all line.  With less mass than the Titan Long this line is ideal for smaller streamers as well as nymph rigs.  If you are looking for a true do-it-all line this is a great option.
  • The SA Titan Long is purpose-built for throwing big flies to big fish.  Can you say Mega Dolly Llam ...
    The SA Titan Long is purpose-built for throwing big flies to big fish.  Can you say Mega Dolly Llama?  If you want to throw big mouse flies or streamers in Alaska, this line is hard to beat.
  • The SA Mastery MPX is a great all-around line for trout, Dollies, and light salmon work.  The bulle ...
    The SA Mastery MPX is a great all-around line for trout, Dollies, and light salmon work.  The bullet taper helps turn over larger flies and the short head allows you to shoot line with ease.  This line is perfect on a saltwater Dolly rod and transitions nicely to a good line for nymphing small streams.
  • Here in Alaska, we have found the Type 6 to be the ticket if you are looking for a sink tip line.  ...
    Here in Alaska, we have found the Type 6 to be the ticket if you are looking for a sink tip line.  This gets you down to where the beast lay.  There are monsters at the bottom of those deep, dark pools.  Let the Sonar Titan get you where you need to go.
  • 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.

    Fits most spools from Rio up to Maxima size. Three per pack.
  • 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.
  • 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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