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RIO Products Win Awards

This year RIO has proved the mettle of their products, winning numerous awards during the 2012 season, including: the most world records in the fly tippet category from the International Game Fish Association, “Best New Fly Line” by the European … more

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Fly Gear for Landing Massive Lake Trout

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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 Brings New Powerflex Trout Leaders to Market for 2012

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RIO’s new Powerflex Trout leaders are manufactured to precise tolerances using the latest technology and materials. Made with the most advanced and modern copolymers, these leaders have an unsurpassed tensile and knot strength and have an ideal blend of stretch … more

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Umpqua Hi-Vis Midsection Indicator Leader

Umpqua’s new 10-foot leader is the only one on the market to feature a vivid neon red section integrated into the taper. The first three feet of butt section is a matte-milky color for maximum contrast. The next two feet of butt … more

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New Indicator Leader from BlueSky

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Drifter Strike Indicator Leader The new Drifter Strike Indicator leader from BlueSky Furled Leaders is constructed of a furled nylon butt section knotted to a level section of fluorocarbon.  Because of the fluorocarbon’s higher specific gravity than water, the Drifter … more

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