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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.
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Parachute Ant Rust #16Ants can be a wonderful fly to search with, especially when you don't know what may be hatching, or what exactly the fish are eating. This parachute version catches a lot of fish, and is easy to see with its white post.
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RIO PARADRAKEThis is a great drake pattern that gives you a large profile without a large hook, and tied with an extended abdomen. The parachute post allows the fly to sit lower on the water's surface.
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RIO'S PUPARAZZI size 16This fly is tied on a barbless jig hook and has a mottled tungsten bead to look as natural as possible, with black wing pads offer a striking contrast to the body color. This has proven to be one of the most effective caddis pupa patterns.
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Rio Christmas Mantis cream size 6Searching 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.
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RIO'S GURGLER ALARM szie 1/0For 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.
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RIO FLASH DRIVE SIZE 2Rio's Flash Drive is the perfect flashy fly for your upcoming saltwater trip!
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CONEHEAD JJ SPECIALCone Head JJ Special fly-fishing fly pattern by Umpqua Feather Merchants. Great bugger pattern with rubber legs for extra movement. Now available at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop!
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RIO PRECIOUS METAL WHITE BAIT #4Since 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.
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RIO'S KINGSLAYERThis is an excellent tarpon fly, and particularly good for laid up poons that have seen a few flies.
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RIO'S MARABOU TOADRio'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.
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RIO'S PEARL JAM PT #18Make 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.
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RIO FIDDLER ON THE REEF SIZE 1Rio'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.
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RIO EXTROVERT SIZE 4Rio's Extrovert is a sculpin adjacent steamer with a stinger hook giving this pattern irresistible movement.
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RIO'S CASED CADDISCaddis 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.
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.