Choosing the right fly line for your fishing situations can be challenging; your line must work in concert with your rod, reel, and leader. When choosing line, there are several considerations: weight, taper, density, color, backing, and leaders.
Leaders come in several lengths and sizes, and the choice you make on the water depends on the fishing conditions and your fly sizes. We recommend you have several choices available at any given time.
The tippet is the part of the leader to which your fly attaches. Leaders and tippets are typically rated on an “œX” factor from 0X to 8X that indicates their size, where 0X is the thickest and 8X is the thinnest.
For questions about lines, leaders, or tippets, call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.
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The Premier Rio Grand with Slick Cast Coating is the perfect Alaskan line. The fly line is graded a ...
The Premier Rio Grand with Slick Cast Coating is the perfect Alaskan line. The fly line is graded a full line size heavier than industry standard, so the Grand works best on fast-action rods with big flies. Even with its over sized taper, it is an extremely smooth casting line. Add Rio's Slick Cast to the mix and our most popular fly line just got better.
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Ideal for all your salmon, steelhead, and big trout fishing in Alaska. Save money when you buy the 3 ...
Ideal for all your salmon, steelhead, and big trout fishing in Alaska. Save money when you buy the 3-Pack!
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This is our favorite sink tip line for Alaska. The short, heavy head loads quickly and at short ran ...
This is our favorite sink tip line for Alaska. The short, heavy head loads quickly and at short range, is easy to mend, and gets down in the strike zone quickly. The density compensated tip makes strike detection easier.
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If you need to get deep to reach big fish the Premier Outbound Short is the line. It will easily ...
If you need to get deep to reach big fish the Premier Outbound Short is the line. It will easily get you down 10, 20, 30+ feet deep. Plus it casts like a dream! The gradual transition from Intermediate Sink in the running line to Sink 5 and finally Sink 7 will keep you connected to your fly and ready to set your hook on the big one.
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Save money when you buy the 3-Pack! ...
Save money when you buy the 3-Pack!
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The Rio Elite Single Hand Spey line is a fantastic line for small to medium sized streams. It is the ...
The Rio Elite Single Hand Spey line is a fantastic line for small to medium sized streams. It is the best roll casting line we have seen and it overhead casts medium sized streamers like a dream. You won't believe the silky loops that unroll when you cast this line.
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The Rio Gold is one of our favorite lines for trout fishing or salmon fishing with moderately weight ...
The Rio Gold is one of our favorite lines for trout fishing or salmon fishing with moderately weighted flies. Now featuring Rio's Slick Cast Coating, the Gold is even better. It is an extremely smooth casting line that brings out the best in medium fast rods. From short dry fly presentations to long casts and mends, the Rio Premier Gold is as smooth as it gets.
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This fly line is ideal for nymph style fishing under an indicator, throwing roll casts, and mending ...
This fly line is ideal for nymph style fishing under an indicator, throwing roll casts, and mending large flies in fast moving water. Whether you are trout, salmon or steelhead fishing, this line will do the trick.
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The Rio 9 ft knotless tapered trout leader is our favorite Alaskan trout leader. Rio's tapered trout ...
The Rio 9 ft knotless tapered trout leader is our favorite Alaskan trout leader. Rio's tapered trout leaders are super strong, stealthy, and easy to cast. They turn over flies like no other leader and come with a loop knot for easy attachment to your fly line.
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The perfect leader for floating line fishing for salmon and steelhead. These leaders are thicker and ...
The perfect leader for floating line fishing for salmon and steelhead. These leaders are thicker and stiffer than a trout leader and will keep the fly and fish attached to your line!
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We have just a few of Rio's Skagit Max Short heads left. It is an excellent head for switch rods a ...
We have just a few of Rio's Skagit Max Short heads left. It is an excellent head for switch rods as well as your single hand rod. The taper really loads your rod to allow easy casts and the ability to pick up big flies and deliver them. At the same time, the subtle taper generates smooth loops that really fly!
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Rio has come up with a great solution to the problem of twists, kinks and wound up running lines. Ev ...
Rio has come up with a great solution to the problem of twists, kinks and wound up running lines. Every time you make a Spey or switch cast you are imparting a circular twist into your line. Add to that the tumbling action that occurs during the swing, particularly with short heads, and in very short order your running line will be twisted up and a mess when you try to shoot it. Enter the solution: Simply loop the Anti Twist Spey Swivel on the end of your running line and then loop the head to it. A small swivel in the middle allows the head to roll without kinking or winding up your running line. Tangle free casts are coming your way! 3 per pack and the color is high visibility orange.
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The Rio 6ft salmon steelhead knotless leader is perfect for fishing with a sink tip to get your fly ...
The Rio 6ft salmon steelhead knotless leader is perfect for fishing with a sink tip to get your fly down where it needs to be quickly.
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The Rio Pike leader is our choice for northern pike fishing in Alaska. This 7.5 ft leader tapers dow ...
The Rio Pike leader is our choice for northern pike fishing in Alaska. This 7.5 ft leader tapers down to 30lb test and then an 18" section of 30lb coated wire is knotted on. A snap link makes changing flies a breeze.
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The legendary leader material among salmon and steelhead enthusiasts. Very abrasion resistant and ri ...
The legendary leader material among salmon and steelhead enthusiasts. Very abrasion resistant and ridiculously strong.
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Airflo's 10' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleaders are ideal for turning your floating fly line into a sink t ...
Airflo's 10' Salmon/Steelhead Polyleaders are ideal for turning your floating fly line into a sink tip. The 10 foot length is best suited for larger rivers or when you need more sink than a 5 foot Polyleader can provide. They cast well on single hand rods and also can be used on switch or Spey set ups.
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Looking for a floating line that casts like a Skagit? Take a look at the Airflo Rage. Its scandi/ska ...
Looking for a floating line that casts like a Skagit? Take a look at the Airflo Rage. Its scandi/skagit hybrid design allows for long casts without needing a heavy sink tip. It casts like a missile into the wind, too! Recommended with Spey or long Switch Rods.
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Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line co ...
Our custom Super Versi Tip line ensures you will be covered in every fishing situation. Each line comes with Rio's four standard 15 foot heads plus we have cherry-picked additional MOW tips & heads to give you the ultimate line set up. If you are planning a float trip or are fishing where water conditions can be unpredictable, this line is for you. An AFFG exclusive.
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The InTouch VersiTip II should be called the Alaskan Special. With four 15' tips of varying sink rat ...
The InTouch VersiTip II should be called the Alaskan Special. With four 15' tips of varying sink rate, you are ready for any fishing situation. This line is easy to cast and very versatile. Plus, each tip has loops on both ends for easy rigging.
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Rio's Salmon Steelhead Tippet matches up perfectly with their Salmon Steelhead Leaders. It is medium ...
Rio's Salmon Steelhead Tippet matches up perfectly with their Salmon Steelhead Leaders. It is medium stiff, glacial green in color and knots beautifully. 30 yards per spool.
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Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Medium MOW Tips are 1 ...
Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Medium MOW Tips are 10 feet in length, built on a low stretch base, feature T-11 (8 ips sink rate) in the sinking portion and come in a variety of sinking combinations. They are looped on both ends and laser labeled for easy identification. In general Medium Tips work well on Skagit lines between 475 and 575 Grains.
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Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Light MOW Tips are 10 ...
Rio's MOW Tips are the ideal way to add a sink tip to your switch or spey rod. Light MOW Tips are 10 feet in length, built on a low stretch base, feature T-8 (7 ips sink rate) in the sinking portion and come in a variety of sinking combinations. They are looped on both ends and laser labeled for easy identification. In general Light Tips work well on Skagit lines of 475 Grains and less. Pick individual tips for your needs or get the whole kit with 6 different tips so you are covered in every situation.
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Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-sti ...
Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-stiff material that is ideal for turning over flies in the wind.
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Rio's Fluorflex Flurocarbon tippet is the 'Go To' tippet for bonefish, redfish and up to big game sp ...
Rio's Fluorflex Flurocarbon tippet is the 'Go To' tippet for bonefish, redfish and up to big game species like trevally. It is a medium-stiff 100% fluorocarbon material that is easy to knot and has great abrasion resistance. Ideal for matching up with Rio Bonefish or Rio Saltwater Leaders. 30 yard spools.
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Rio's Saltwater 10 foot leaders are perfect for all your tropical saltwater fishing and they come in ...
Rio's Saltwater 10 foot leaders are perfect for all your tropical saltwater fishing and they come in the heavier weights you want. They are made of medium-stiff materials so they turn flies over in the wind and are very easy to tie knots with. Each leader comes with a hand-tied loop in it for quick leader changes. Matches up perfectly with Rio Fluorflex Saltwater Tippet.
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The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trev ...
The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trevally. It has an agressive front taper so lightning quick casts can be made to marauding GT's. It features an extra strong 50lb core to better withstand enormous fish and gnarly coral.
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Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish ...
Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish that are spiny, have sharp gill plates or rough mouths. Think snook, baby tarpon or other assorted reef fish. These leaders are 10 feet in length and taper down to 16lb test. At the end of the 16lb section, a 25lb fluorocarbon shock tippet is attached. Each leader has a perfection loop in it for quickly attaching to your fly line.
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Airflo's five foot Polyleaders are a great way to add a "sink tip" to your floating fly line. Simply ...
Airflo's five foot Polyleaders are a great way to add a "sink tip" to your floating fly line. Simply loop the Polyleader on your line, add 3-4 feet of tippet and you are ready to fish. They cast nicely and can be used on everything from light trout rods to heavy salmon set ups.
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Rio's Avid Trout line is solid performer in the mid-price arena. The Avid is super slick and is desi ...
Rio's Avid Trout line is solid performer in the mid-price arena. The Avid is super slick and is designed for easy casting performance, with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths.
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The Airflo Velocity is the ideal line for a beginner or someone looking for a smooth casting afforda ...
The Airflo Velocity is the ideal line for a beginner or someone looking for a smooth casting affordable line. With its user friendly taper design, the long rear taper allows the line to grow with you as you improve and increase your casting range. Casts well on a variety of rods and does not break the bank.
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Fly line dressing from the folks who know fly lines. Comes with a Wonder Cloth micro abrasive cleani ...
Fly line dressing from the folks who know fly lines. Comes with a Wonder Cloth micro abrasive cleaning pad that is great for removing salt build up, dirt, algae, and other nasty stuff.
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The most popular fly line in Alaska is now available with a Connect Core Plus ultra low stretch core ...
The most popular fly line in Alaska is now available with a Connect Core Plus ultra low stretch core. The Connect Core Plus stretches 30% less than a standard core fly line and lets you feel strikes more quickly, jack the hook set home with more authority and time your casts with even more precision. It doesn't get any better than this line!
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The Airflo Streamer Max Short is one of our favorite sink tip lines for running mean leeches and bug ...
The Airflo Streamer Max Short is one of our favorite sink tip lines for running mean leeches and buggers through nasty runs and fishy holding water. The 18 foot sinking head gets your fly down in the strike zone. Whether you are chucking big flesh for fall rainbows, dredging sculpins for slabs, or want a sink tip line that makes throwing a Dolly Llama easier, the Streamer Max Short will get it done!
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We really like Rio's braided loops for creating lead heads such as T11 or T14. Attach to your fly li ...
We really like Rio's braided loops for creating lead heads such as T11 or T14. Attach to your fly line with either super glue or a nail knot. 2 sizes to choose from with 4 per pack.
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The Versi-Leaders are great sinking leaders that come in either 6' or 10' lengths. The welded loop o ...
The Versi-Leaders are great sinking leaders that come in either 6' or 10' lengths. The welded loop on the end makes it easy to attach to your line and the mono on the other end makes adding a short leader a breeze.
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Need to get down in a hurry? Rio's 30 foot, tungsten core T-series sinking lines are just for you. T ...
Need to get down in a hurry? Rio's 30 foot, tungsten core T-series sinking lines are just for you. They are ideal for building a variety of custom head lengths. The 30 foot length is ideal for building one each of 12.5', a 10' and a 7.5' head.
