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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish Line – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    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.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish QuickShooter – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    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.  
  • 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.
  • Not sure which running line to get for your switch or Spey rod? Get this one. We love Rio's Metered ...
    Not sure which running line to get for your switch or Spey rod? Get this one. We love Rio's Metered Running Line. It is super slick so it really flies but it is still easy to handle with cold hands. It has a low stretch core so hook sets are solid and executing casts is straight forward. And the color changes every 10 feet so you can easily gage how far your cast went and effectively cover a run or pool.
  • Fly fishing in Alaska means casting big flies and the Elite Predator Line is designed specifically t ...
    Fly fishing in Alaska means casting big flies and the Elite Predator Line is designed specifically to deliver big offerings. It has an oversized body with a powerful front taper to turn over lead eyed leeches, Dolly Llamas or any other mega fly you might be casting. The Predator roll casts quite nicely as well.
  • 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.
  • 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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