An all-purpose fly line designed for tropical conditions.

• RIO's general purpose, tropical saltwater fly lines are designed for anglers that fish in warm climates, and feature short, powerful front tapers to easily cast large flies. Each line is built on a medium stiff core, and has a hard, tropical coating.


• Slightly heavier than standard lines for easy loading
• Tropical core with a hard, saltwater coating
• AgentX and XS technologies for the ultimate in performance
• Welded loops on both ends for fast rigging

One of the top fish-catching fly lines in the world and frequent winner of national and international competitions.

• The most effective fish catching zone in the majority of lakes is within the top 6 feet of the water column. RIO's Sub-surface lake series fly lines are deadly effective on windy days and when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores and over the top of weed beds. Each line is built with a supple coldwater core and coating and features a welded loop in the front for fast rigging.



• 1 metre (39 inch) clear intermediate tip
• Perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers and chironomids (buzzers) in the top 12 inches of the water column
• Great for shallow shorelines, sub-surface on windy days and over the top of weed beds
• A must-have line for lake anglers everywhere

RIO’s new Smallmouth line features a unique taper design that allows a rod to load at close range, a medium-length powerful front taper that is ideal for casting bass flies and a unique “handling section” that keeps the line stable at range.  A hard coating over a medium stiff core results in a fly line that will not wilt in the heat. The line features RIO's AgentX, XS and DualTone technologies for the very best in performance. This is the smallmouth line you’ve been waiting for.

WF6F – WF8F
Length: 100 ft (30.5 m)
Color: Bronze/Beige

The best sinking tip fly line series in the world.

• A series of sinking tip lines specifically built for anglers that like a balanced casting rig. A unique, fatter body section eliminates the "kick" usually associated with casting sink tip lines; while the longer front tapers ensure the line does not dump on the forward cast. The supple floating body section allows anglers to easily mend and control the way the fly fishes, making it ideal for river anglers. Each line has a welded loop on the front end for easy rigging.
• Smooth casting body section eliminates the characteristic "kick"
• Density Compensated tip for fly control
• Smooth casting tapers, that are easy to cast
• XS Technology for a super slick coating

The Standard Line – Trout is a 30 yard line available in Natural straw, or Mere Green colour.

Double tapered with fine tips and a precise 6 foot taper at both ends to allow reversal of the line.

Made of the finest pure silk, natural straw colour, proofed with several coats of a special varnish and hand polished.

The line comes complete with care instructions and a tin of Red Mucilin.

The easiest casting, most powerful Skagit head ever made.

• The Max Short is an exceptionally easy casting Skagit style shooting head that is ideal for short Spey rods, Switch rods and single-handed rods. The head will cast big flies, and the heaviest sinking tips with the utmost of ease. The head is built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the utmost in casting control and sensitivity, and has a highly visible orange section loop for easy recognition. It is available in a multitude of lengths and weights to cover all rod and angling situations.
• Ultra-low stretch core for the best in casting and fishing sensitivity
• Easy loading design
• Printed ID system on the rear of the head for quick recognition
• High viz rear loop.
• Shooting lines sizes:
• 200 to 400 gr - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
• 400 to 550 gr - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
• 550 to 675 gr - 0.035”/0.037” shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.

Powerful, easy casting intermediate head designed to cast sink tips and large flies with the utmost ease.

• RIO’s iFlight is the latest addition in the arsenal of heads for the skagit fly fisher. The short, powerful head has an 8ft long highly visible floating back end that is easy to track during the swing, and can be mended for total fly control. The unique clear camo intermediate front section is a fantastic asset for when extra depth is needed, in strong current and also on windy days, or when a slower swing is needed.


• Easy casting, deep loading design for effortless casts
• Powerful front end casts fast sinking tips and large flies
• Slow sinking intermediate tip for deeper and slower presentations
• ID printed rear loop for fast head recognition
• For best performance, RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
• 450gr to 550gr – .030"/.032” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• 550gr to 650gr – .035"/.037” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• 650gr and bigger – .040"/.042” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 50lb SlickShooter/GripShooter

An easy casting shooting head designed for effortless distance and great presentation

• The RIO Scandi head is a very easy casting Scandi style shooting head, built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the utmost in casting control and sensitivity. It is available in a multitude of lengths and weights to cover all rod and angling situations. For tight casting spots and the utmost in ease of casting use a head length that is between 2.5 and 3 times the length of the rod, thus a 12 ft rod would work best with a head that is between 30 and 36 ft in length. The shorter the head length, the tighter the back casting space an angler can fish in. With more room and better casting skills a longer head provides the angler with less line to strip in between each cast and more fishing time.
  
  For best performance, RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
• 275gr to 450gr – .024"/.026” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• 450gr to 550gr – .030"/.032” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• 550gr to 650gr – .035"/.037” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• 650gr and bigger – .040"/.042” Powerflex/ConnectCore shooting line, or 50lb SlickShooter/GripShooter

RIO's Avid Series of lines were developed for the avid fly fisher with tapers and technology that enhance the fly fishing experience. A slow sinking intermediate line, ideal for the trout fly fisher, that is clear and will not spook wary fish in the clearest of water. The line sinks about 1.5 to 2 inches per second and has a unique taper for superior casting and fishing performance. The supple, self-lubricating coating delivers smooth casting as well as excellent turnover and delivery, especially where shorter casts are required. A welded loop on the front end allows for fast and efficient rigging.

Features of the RIO Avid Intermediate Fly Line:

• Clear, slow sinking line that will not spook wary fish
• Sinks about 1.5 to 2 inches per second
• Taper designed for easy casting
• Front-End Welded Loop
• Color: Clear

Powerful, easy casting shooting heads that make long distance casts simple

• RIO‘s shooting heads are based on the popular OutBound Short lines, and are designed to cast very long distances. The front loaded weight distribution quickly loads a rod, while the unique step down taper at the back allows for very long flight times and easy distance. The heads are built two sizes above the AFTM standard to correctly load modern rods - anglers do not need to step up a line size when choosing a line for their rod, as this is done in the design. Each head has an Easy ID loop at the back end for quick recognition.
• Unique taper design that stays in the air, resulting in long distance casts
• Short, powerful front taper that cast large flies easily
• Front-loaded weight distribution that loads rods quickly and effortlessly
• RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
• ST7 to ST8 - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• ST8 to ST10 - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter

Powerful, easy casting shooting heads that make long distance casts simple

• RIO‘s shooting heads are based on the popular OutBound Short lines, and are designed to cast very long distances. The front loaded weight distribution quickly loads a rod, while the unique step down taper at the back allows for very long flight times and easy distance. The heads are built two sizes above the AFTM standard to correctly load modern rods - anglers do not need to step up a line size when choosing a line for their rod, as this is done in the design. Each head has an Easy ID loop at the back end for quick recognition.
• Unique taper design that stays in the air, resulting in long distance casts
• Short, powerful front taper that cast large flies easily
• Front-loaded weight distribution that loads rods quickly and effortlessly
• RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
• ST7 to ST8 - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• ST8 to ST10 - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter

Powerful, easy casting shooting heads that make long distance casts simple

• RIO‘s shooting heads are based on the popular OutBound Short lines, and are designed to cast very long distances. The front loaded weight distribution quickly loads a rod, while the unique step down taper at the back allows for very long flight times and easy distance. The heads are built two sizes above the AFTM standard to correctly load modern rods - anglers do not need to step up a line size when choosing a line for their rod, as this is done in the design. Each head has an Easy ID loop at the back end for quick recognition.
• Unique taper design that stays in the air, resulting in long distance casts
• Short, powerful front taper that cast large flies easily
• Front-loaded weight distribution that loads rods quickly and effortlessly
• RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
• ST7 to ST8 - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
• ST8 to ST10 - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter