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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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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