Searching for the universal shrimp imitation that both triggerfish and bonefish will eat readily, we ended up with this pattern that really fits the bill. With subtle flash and a muted, more natural tail, it is the perfect fly to not spook finicky fish.
For every few fish that want a baitfish, there's always one that wants a surface bug. The RIO's Gurgler Alarm is the ideal "do everything" pattern for that fish.
Designed initially for those on the east coast of Florida, this surface popping shrimp was a custom fly that turned into a much sought production pattern.
Since the creation of Rio's Precious Metal, it has proven to be worthy in every fishery it's been tested in - from the Missouri River to the Arkansas - and it keeps producing fish.
RIO's Dread Pirate is no myth, but a deadly tarpon fly with eyes are made from RIO's Kahuna LT strike indicator - allowing this fly to sink horizontally.
Rio's Marabou Toad is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination of materials give the fly a slower sink rate which helps keep the fly in front of the fish longer, enticing the grab.
Make it Euro-friendly with a barbless jig hook and tungsten bead. Next, swap out natural fibers for flash on the tails and legs. Offered in a variety of colors for all situations. On noon patrol? Tie on Pheasant Tail (brown) color to imitate PMD's.
Rio's Fiddler on the Reef is an extremely universal fly. From Permit to Stripers, this fly is sure to prove it is one of the best crab patterns on the market.
Caddis larvae use grass, sticks, sand and pebbles to make a protective casing around their body, and then cling to rocks and weeds, or drag their casing around with them.
The Shrimp Tease was designed with a perfect mix of flash, rubberlegs, and weight to create the all around redfish fly for use from the Carolinas to the Florida coast.
With extra heavy lead eyes and a stout saltwater hook, the Hopedale Crab is a redfish slaying dream.
RIO Products is located in Idaho Falls, in SE Idaho. The company was founded in 1990 by Jim Vincent and was sold to Far Bank Enterprises in 2005 (Far Bank also owns the fly fishing brands of Sage and Redington).
RIO has approximately 75 full time employees. A large percentage of employees are passionate fly fishers, traveling the world in pursuit of their hobby, and their experiences and product testing opportunities are a major factor in RIO's success. All fly lines are made with great pride in the US at the manufacturing facility in Idaho Falls.