Rio

RIO's fly lines are the result of a dynamic synergy between on-the-water experience and experimentation, input from guides, outfitters and fly fishers, and intense R & D at RIO. The result is a selection of fly lines that are created to meet the stress and challenges of fly fishing in freshwater, saltwater and warmwater. The Fly Fisherman is an authorized Rio Pro Shop, entitling us to carry the full line of Rio fly lines. Rio produces a wide variety of lines, making one for almost any given fishing adventure. Check out the best selling fly lines for Central Florida below; but, remember, that we carry a full line of Rio products. Please call or e-mail to check the availability of a specific Rio fly line.

Rio Saltwater Taper Fly Line
Ideal all purpose saltwater line for bonefish, striped bass or snook and redfish in the back country. The quick loading head and bullet taper with a tropical coating on a multifilament core will turn over big, nasty flies in the wind, yet is delicate enough for precise bonefish presentations. For trips when you don’t know what to expect.
Available Line Weights: 7-12

Rio Powerflex® Core Bonefish Fly Line
The demands of bonefishing require a balance of long and short casts with precise presentation. RIO's Bonefish Fly Line does just that, starting with a medium length front taper 6 ft - 8 ft (1.8 m - 2.4 m) to improve turnover without sacrificing presentation, and a slightly longer back taper to smooth out the casting loop. Total head length is 43 ft - 46 ft (13.1 m - 14 m). A hard coating combined with a medium stiff single strand monofilament core results in longer casts and a line that holds up to heat even in the most extreme tropical conditions. New and Improved!
Available Line Weights: 6-9

Rio Powerflex®Core Tarpon Fly Line
The choice of Florida captains. With a short, forward taper and a hard, smooth coating on a stiff single strand monofilament core, RIO's tarpon fly lines can cast heavy tarpon flies long distances with improved accuracy and great turnover. Total head length varies from 36 ft - 40 ft (11 m - 12.3 m). Available as a floating line, a floating line with a 9 ft AquaLux® intermediate sinking tip or green tint full intermediate with a 9.5 ft AquaLux tip (1.5 ips .7 cm/s). The sinking tip and full intermediate lines feature the same taper as the Clouser line. The intermediate tip has no loops or joints and is very useful, because unlike a full intermediate fly line, the angler can roll cast once to break the line loose, back cast, and get a second shot at the tarpon. F/I line is the line of choice to get under the floating grass to prevent weeds from fouling the fly. The F/I line is also the best tarpon line in extreme wind. Hard tropical coating on single strand monofilament core.
Available Line Weights: 10-13

Rio Tropical Clouser™ Fly Line
Made with the same reversed compound taper as the Coldwater Clouser fly line for turning over heavy, bulky flies into the wind without effort. In addition, for longer casts, the Tropical Clouser features the Powerflex® medium stiff single strand monofilament core and a hard coating that will not wilt even in extreme tropical heat. Available in floating and LumaLux® full intermediate sinking (the line of choice for night fishing or whenever floating weed is present to prevent weeds from fouling the fly).
Available Line Weights: 7-12

Rio Bass Fly Line
For 2004, a new taper designed for the special demands of fly fishing for bass. This weight forward fly line features an aggressive, short, bullet-shaped forward taper and a medium length back taper. RIO's Bass fly line is designed for fixed length (repeatable) short and long distance casts and is the perfect taper for casting large, wind-resistant bass flies. Excellent turnover results from the hard self-lubricating coating on a nylon multifilament core that doesn't wilt or sag in warm water fishing conditions.
Available Line Weights: 6-9

Rio Clouser Fly Line for Big Nasties (Non-Tropical)
Casting heavy or wind-resistant flies has always been a challenge, even for good casters. RIO collaborated with Bob Clouser, famed fly tier, guide, instructor and conservationist, best known for inventing the Clouser Minnow, one of the most versatile flies for both fresh and saltwater. The Clouser™ line, with a unique reverse compound taper and a bullet front taper, smoothly transfers energy to prevent the characteristic "kick" with heavily weighted flies. This taper effortlessly turns over heavy flies into the wind for both short and long casts.
Available Line Weights: 4-12

Rio WindCutter® Spey Fly Line
The WindCutter is a spey line with a short, easy-loading head between 48 ft - 60 ft. It is the best choice of line for those learning to spey cast and for the angler who likes to shoot line to get distance. For anglers who need to get deep, the interchangeable tip WindCutter is the easiest spey line for casting the heavier Big Boy tips from 200 grains upward. The WindCutter is available as a floating line or an interchangeable tip version and has a yellow head with a green high-floating running line. For optimum casting keep the color change just at the rod tip. The Interchangeable Tips line comes with a body section, a floating and an Intermediate Tip 2 Compensator and five 15 ft front tips in a shooting head wallet for the utmost in versatility. The front tips included are a floating tip, a clear intermediate (1.5 ips, 3.7 cm/s) tip, a Type 3 (3 ips, 7.62 cm/s) DC tip, a Type 6 (6 ips, 15.2 cm/s) DC tip and a Type 8 (8 ips, 20.3 cm/s) DC tip. The WWF5/6 does not come with a Tip 2, or a Type 8 tip.
Available Line Weights: 5-13

RIO Grand® Fly Line
The RIO Grand is state-of-the-art in fly line technology with distinctive benefits for the trout fly fisher. The tip floats extremely high due to RIO's proprietary manufacturing process, yet gives a smooth light delivery of even the smallest dry fly. The weight forward taper features a slightly heavier load to activate the faster modern fly rod, yet the rear taper is long enough for roll casting. The line is the product of RIO's SlickShooter™ Process and incorporates a supple coldwater, super slick, self-lubricating, dirt-resistant coating on a nylon multifilament core. This is the perfect line for wet or dry fly fishing. RIO has included a welded loop on the front end of the fly line to facilitate changing leaders. In all our tests we have found excellent turnover and presentation with this loop. When landing fish, it slides through the rod guides more easily than the customary nail knot. Traditionalists can cut this loop off and not compromise the taper.
Available Line Weight: 3-10

The selection above represents our top sellers of Rio Fly Lines. Our full selection includes the following additional fly lines: Rio Classic Fly Line, Rio Selective Trout Fly Line, Rio Windcutter Fly Line, Rio Nymph Fly Line, Rio Accelerator Fly Line, Rio AquaLux Fly Line, Rio Deep 7 Fly Line, Rio Dredger Fly Line, Rio Anadromous Fly Line, Rio DC Full Sink Fly Line, Rio 24ft Sink Tip Fly Line, Rio DC Sink Tip Fly Line, Rio Midspey Fly Line, Rio Skagit Fly Line, Rio 15ft Tips Fly Line, RioMax Shooting Heads Fly Line, Rio Outbound Shooting Taper Fly Line, Rio Steelhead Fly Line, Rio Pike Fly Line, Rio Deepsea Fly Line, Rio Leviathan Fly Line, Rio Striper 26ft DC Fly Line, Rio Striped Bass Fly Line, and Rio Mainstream Bass/Pike/Panfish Fly Line. We can also order any other Rio Fly Line that you may need. Not sure which one to pick? Rely on our experienced staff to assist you.

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