RIO Products

Rio Skagit Max heads are designed to cast large flies and fast sinking tips with ease. The weight distribution of the line is distinctive and made to load the rod for long, powerful casts. Max Shorts are made for rods less and 12’.

RIO’s Leviathan line is ready for the largest of saltwater species. This fast sinking line loads powerful fly rods and casts the large flies. The hard coating allows for consistent performance in hot weather.

Rio’s tarpon line is ideal for chasing tarpon and other large tropical saltwater species. Easily cast flies and load large weight fly rods. The line will not wilt in hot weather and floats high in the water.

Rio’s Directcore Permit line is designed to cast typical crab patterns with delicate presentations. It has an easy taper for loading at close range and long back taper for quick second shots.

The Powerflex Max Shooting line is designed for the long cast with its exterior coating and medium stiff core. Excellent for anglers using Skagit or Scandi shooting heads.

The Euro Nymph Shorty is designed to attach to the end of a regular trout line to quick convert to a ESN line without the need for a second rod or reel. This allows the angler to fish their normal style and change for specific areas of the river.

An incredibly advanced nymphing line, ideal for fishing indicators out of a boat

At a full line-size heavy, GOLD MAX is RIO’s most powerful all-around taper for delivering plus-size rigs that get bites in fisheries not centered around long leaders and tiny drys.

With a mid-length head and half-size heavy design, GOLD XP is the most versatile taper in the GOLD lineup

The Shop Special line was designed by Mike himself.

Exceptionally powerful, easy casting line built for casting big flies, and for maximum distance, with ultra-slick performance. INTERMEDIATE/MEDIUM SINK/FAST SINK

Exceptionally powerful, easy casting line built for casting big flies, and for maximum distance, with ultra-slick performance. INTERMEDIATE