This episode of RIO’s “How To” series takes you to the magnificent flats of Cuba, with Simon Gawesworth. In this film, “How To Wade Fish For Bonefish”, Simon offers numerous great tips for wade fishing a flat. Though the majority of anglers fish for bonefish out of a flats boat, there are frequent times when…
Giovanni De Pace’s Squid
Giovanni mostly targets dorado with his Squid fly pattern, but says that most small- to medium-size pelagic fish are going to gravitate toward this fly. He recommends fishing it on an intermediate line. I discovered this fly pattern on the Flymen Fishing Co. Instagram feed (@flymenfishingco) while looking to see what fly tyers all over…
Roll Casting Tips – Start Slow
This RIO Fly Fishing Tip focuses on making a great roll cast with a two-handed Spey rod. The final tip of this series of three roll casting tips explains the importance of starting slow on the forward cast. Though shown with a two-handed rod, this tip applies equally to making a good roll cast with…
Swing Season – Ghost Of Steelhead Future
This is a story about Jon Hazlett but really, it’s a story about fish and people. Check out what Jon is up to on the Rogue River in Oregon and the lessons we can learn from the past about the importance of conserving our rivers for future generations to come.
One Inch Death Punch
“One Inch Death Punch” – Streamer Fly Tying Video – Troy Coburn Fly Pattern
NEW SA Amplitude Smooth Lines
NEW Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Fly Lines The Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout taper is designed for throwing dry flies to rising trout. With an extended head length and long front taper, delicacy is the name of the game. It can handle small nymph rigs as well, but it’s purposefully built for chasing sippers in back…
Buzzer Fly Fishing Tips
Buzzer Fly Fishing Tips RIO Pro, David Hoppe, shows you how to fish buzzers (chironomids) on a MidgeTip line – one of the most deadly techniques for lake fishing. David talks about leaders, flies and how to fish them in this short, but highly informative film.
How To Fish From a Drift Boat
The ninth episode of this season’s How To series is “How To Fish Out Of A Drift Boat”, presented by RIO Ambassador Rob Parkins. In this film Rob explains what a drift boat is, describes the main features of a drift boat, and runs through some basic tips for fishing out of one. Rob’s tips…
Rising Crocodile Forceps
Rising Crocodile Fly Fishing Forceps and Quick Release Pliers The Rising Crocodile Forceps are a really cool little gadget. The “croc” jaws are designed to quickly and easily remove flies, without have to touch the fish! The Rising Crocodile Forceps also have all the other features you look for in a good set of forceps. The jaws…
Ross Gunnison Fly Reel
New Ross Gunnison Fly Reel Gear Video I am truly impressed with the new 2018 Ross Reels Gunnison Reel. The Gunnison has a great look to it! A blend between old/new looks, as well as classic/modern technology. The Gunnison is a beefy reel, made to take punishment and abuse. The Gunnison Reel has been updated with a modern…
