RIO: Pioneers in Fly Line Performance
RIO stands as a global leader in fly fishing, renowned for pioneering the industry's highest performance fly lines, leaders, and tippets. Founded in 1990 by Jim and Kitty Vincent in the mountains of Idaho, RIO's core philosophy has always been clear: to build exceptional fly fishing products by anglers, for anglers. Their relentless pursuit of innovation has transformed the sport, consistently delivering cutting edge solutions from initial concept to the water.
The RIO Story
The journey of RIO began with a focus on leaders and tippet, quickly gaining popularity with materials like Powerflex, introduced in 1993, which set new standards for reliability and strength.
Driven by a desire for even better fly lines, RIO took the ambitious step of establishing their own manufacturing plant in Idaho Falls in 1997, custom designing their machinery to ensure unparalleled control over quality. This dedication led to a string of industry firsts, from interchangeable tip lines to welded loops and innovative Spey casting tapers.
In 2005, RIO joined Far Bank Enterprises, continuing their commitment to technical advancement and performance driven design under a larger family of premier fly fishing brands.
The RIO Advantage
Choosing RIO products means equipping yourself with gear built to perform at the highest level, offering distinct benefits that translate into more effective and enjoyable fishing.
Unmatched Performance: RIO consistently delivers industry leading performance in fly lines, leaders, and tippets. Each product is meticulously designed and rigorously tested by passionate anglers to excel in specific fishing scenarios.
Angler-Driven Innovation: Every innovation, from low stretch cores to advanced coatings, directly addresses real world challenges faced by fly fishers. This ensures products genuinely enhance casting, presentation, and fish fighting capabilities.
Comprehensive Solutions: With a vast range covering every conceivable situation, RIO provides tailored solutions for freshwater trout, powerful salmon, aggressive saltwater species, and diverse casting styles, ensuring the perfect line and leader for any finned creature.
Superior Quality Control: All RIO fly lines are made in their Idaho Falls facility, ensuring stringent quality control at every step of manufacturing and a consistent level of excellence in every product.
RIO Technology: The Performance Edge
RIO’s leadership in fly line and tippet technology is built on a foundation of proprietary innovations that translate into tangible advantages on the water.
SlickCast: This proprietary coating creates the slickest and most durable fly line surface on the market. It significantly reduces friction for increased line speed, effortless casting distance, extended drag free drifts, and superior longevity.
ConnectCore / ConnectCore Plus: These ultra low stretch cores provide a radical increase in sensitivity, allowing anglers to feel subtle takes and have greater control during the fight. ConnectCore Plus further reduces stretch by 30% compared to standard cores, enhancing hook sets and line durability.
MaxFloat Tip: A proprietary tip coating formula ensures floating line tips float more than twice as high as conventional tips, preventing sinking tips without increasing diameter. This results in reduced drag, quieter pickups, and longer, more precise presentations.
AgentX: This technology bonds two separate coating layers onto one line, allowing RIO designers to optimize specific performance aspects, such as combining buoyant inner layers with tough, slick outer layers.
SureFire & Easy ID: The exclusive triple colour marking system (SureFire) allows for easy distance gauging, while Easy ID provides quick line identification printed directly on the line.
Density Compensation: On sinking lines, this technology adds a more dense material to the thin tip, ensuring the line sinks straight for better take detection and more effective hook sets.
FAQs
What makes RIO fly lines so slick and durable? RIO's SlickCast technology creates an ultra slick and incredibly durable coating that significantly reduces friction and resists cracking and abrasion, ensuring lines perform for many years.
What is the benefit of RIO’s low-stretch cores? Technologies like ConnectCore and ConnectCore Plus reduce line stretch, leading to enhanced sensitivity for detecting subtle takes, more efficient energy transfer during casting, and faster, surer hook sets.
How do RIO’s floating line tips stay high? RIO's MaxFloat Tip technology utilizes a proprietary coating formula that floats more than twice as high as regular line tips, ensuring maximum floatation where it is most needed, without increasing the line's diameter.
How should I care for my RIO fly line? Regularly clean your fly line with a soft cloth and a dedicated line cleaner (like RIO's AgentX Line Dressing) to maintain its slickness and remove dirt. Store your line loosely coiled, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Warranty Information
RIO products are warranted for one year from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage. If purchased from us, Angling Active will be happy to process any warranty claims on your behalf.
