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RIO MEAT SWEATSThat rush of heat and perspiration that comes after a large meal of protein. We don't know if fish perspire, but we do know that they enjoy RIO's Meat Sweats. This jigged sculpin has a unique belly filled with lead to keep the hook up
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RIO'S BLADERUNNER HOPPERRio's Bladerunner Hopper- This bad boy has a wide platform that makes a beautiful splat when hammering grassy banks.
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RIO FLUOROFLEX SALTWATER TIPPETRIO FLUOROFLEX SALTWATER TIPPET- A tough saltwater tippet, the Fluoroflex is abrasion resistant, super strong, and easy to knot.
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RIO TROUT VERSILEADER 7FTConvert your floating fly line into an efficient sink tip with the RIO Trout VersiLeader 7ft. Built with a 12lb nylon core and a durable PVC coating, these tapered sinking leaders feature a welded loop for fast rigging.
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RIO INDICATOR LEADERS 10 FTRIO INDICATOR LEADERS 10 FT fly fishing leaders sold at the ugly bug fly shop
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Rio's Arctic Bone Spawning Shrimp #6RIO's Arctic Bone is a highly successful spawning shrimp pattern with natural movement achieved by using arctic fox fur, paired with rubber legs.
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MORRISH STALKING STUFFERThe Stalking Stuffer combines the best elements of saltwater shrimp patterns , where the fly fishes cleanly on the retrieve and ups the game with a natural crustation-style bugginess.
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ALDOUS TARPON BUNNYRIO's Aldous Tarpon Bunny is a bulkier version of the classic tarpon fly. This allows the fly to push more water, a critical aspect of fishing for tarpon in dirty or murky waters.
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RIO KNOTTY HOOKERRIO's Sili-Leg Stone features knotted legs that give the fly a remarkably lifelike appearance.
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RIO'S MORRISH FLUTTERING STONESimply an imitation or the real deal? You'd never know because RIO's Morrish Fluttering Stone is downright tantalizing—and not just to trout.
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AVALON TAN SIZE 2This is one of the best permit shrimp flies around, with lead eyes for quick sinking and to keep it crawling on the bottom.
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CLOUSER MINNOWProbably the best baitfish pattern in the world, and equally effective for any fish in fresh or saltwater that likes to eat smaller fish. This fly uses lead dumbbell eyes to get depth, and help with the jigging action that makes this fly so deadly.
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FRUIT STRIPRio's Fruit Strip is a new school take on a classic- the leech. The jigged head gives this fly that realistic, leech-like movement. Strip it, swing it, or throw it on a nymph rig.
Founded in 1990 by Jim Vincent in the heart of Idaho Falls, Southeast Idaho, RIO Products has spent decades cementing its position as the global leader in fly line, leader, and tippet technology. Now operating as a vital branch of Far Bank Enterprises alongside legendary sister brands Sage and Redington, RIO has grown to employ approximately 75 full-time professionals. A large percentage of these team members are passionate, world-traveling fly fishers who rigorously test new gear across global waters, ensuring that real-world experiences directly drive the brand's industry-defining success.
The definitive hallmark of RIO's reputation is its elite manufacturing standards, with all fly lines proudly made with great pride in the USA at their specialized Idaho Falls facility. Utilizing advanced chemical coatings and precision tapers, RIO engineers game-changing technologies like SlickCast—the slickest, most durable fly line coating on the market—and ConnectCore low-stretch cores for unmatched sensitivity. From their legendary freshwater flagships like the RIO Gold and technical Euro Nymph lines to their powerful, heavy-duty Elite saltwater and tropical series, RIO crafts specialized lines tailored perfectly to every rod weight and casting style.
Anglers and professional river guides worldwide choose RIO Products because a setup is only as dependable as the line connecting the angler to the fish. Beyond their world-renowned fly lines, the brand applies that same zero-compromise precision to their extensive terminal tackle catalog, supplying technical tapered leaders, ultra-strong fluorocarbon tippets, and premium hand-tied flies. Whether you are executing delicate dry fly presentations on technical spring creeks or launching massive baitfish profiles through heavy coastal winds, RIO provides the American-made reliability required to cast farther, mend better, and fish with ultimate confidence.