RIO’s newest technology, MaxCast, utilizes many different materials for slickness, water repellency, and high floatation. The key to its success (in chemistry terms), says John Harder, R&D Manager, is hydrophobicity; or, fear of the water. MaxCast technology makes it possible … more
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Video: Simon Gawesworth Explains the New Rio UniSpey Fly Line
While you might not be able to cast like Simon Gawesworth after watching this video, it does help explain the new UniSpey Fly Lines from RIO and the confusion that sometimes comes with modern spey casting lines. This short film shows … more
Tenkara Level Lines: How and When to Use Them
In his post over on TenkaraUSA, Daniel Galhardo speaks to “fixed-line fishing” and describes the difference on traditional tenkara lines versus level lines. He goes on to say, ” I personally use level lines exclusively, primarily because of the ability … more
Scientific Anglers Announces Redesigned Tippet Spool
Scientific Anglers just announce its redesigned tippet spool and updated label graphics. The new spool features an independent, free-wheeling hub that allows the tippet spool to spin easily when joined together. The hub can be retracted to become flush with … more
Fly Gear for Landing Massive Lake Trout
Ever daydream about catching a 40-inch, 25-30lb trout on a fly? Now’s the time if you live anywhere near a large body of water with big lake trout in it. Don’t think about rolling up with your typical trout rod and … more
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RIO Products Introduces New Package with Skagit Flight VersiTip
RIO Products just announce a new Skagit package with the Skagit Flight VersiTip, a system specially designed for casting large flies with heavy sink tips. Read the extended entry for the full press release. Skagit lines are designed to be … more
Royal Wulff Products Triangle Taper Ambush Line
Following up on the release from Royal Wulff Products about how it had won various magazine honors for its Ambush fly line, I asked if I could fish one myself on a bonefishing trip to the Bahamas. It’s a great … more
RIO Adds Three New Ultra-Light Floating Lines to its LT Series
RIO Products, manufacturer of fly lines, leaders and tippet material, adds three new floating lines to its highly popular Trout LT (Light Touch) fly line series. The Trout LT is available in both a weight forward (WF) and a double … more
Royal Wulff Ambush Fly Line Wins 2012 “Fly Rod & Reel” Award
The Royal Wulff Products Ambush Triangle Taper Fly Line has just won a 2012 Kudo Award from Fly Rod & Reel magazine. The coveted Kudo Award —now in its 26th year—is given to a select handful of “noteworthy products and … more
Royal Wulff Ambush Fly Line Receives Kudo
The Royal Wulff Ambush Triangle Taper fly line has received a 2012 Kudo award from Fly Rod & Reel. Because of the thin running line and weighty head that exaggerate the rod bend and line tug, the line has been … more
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