Rio

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.