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RIO Fly Lines, Leaders, Tippet & Backing

RIO has been designing fly lines in Idaho Falls, Idaho, for more than 30 years, and its leaders and tippet are in just about every trout angler's vest. Powerflex nylon and Fluoroflex fluorocarbon cover most freshwater fishing, RIO Dacron backing is one of our best sellers, and RIO makes specialty lines for trout, steelhead, saltwater and Spey.

Angler favorites: Powerflex Trout Leader, Powerflex Tippet, Fluoroflex Leader, Fluoroflex Strong Tippet, Dacron Backing, Tippet Rings, 2-Tone Indicator Tippet.

Which RIO leader or tippet?

Nylon: Powerflex, Powerflex Plus and Suppleflex

Powerflex is RIO's everyday trout nylon. Powerflex Plus is stronger for the same diameter when you want to fish lighter tippet without giving up strength, and Suppleflex is a softer nylon that lets small dry flies and emergers drift naturally.

Fluorocarbon: Fluoroflex

Fluoroflex leaders and tippet sink faster than nylon and are harder for fish to see under the surface, which makes them a good choice for nymphs and streamers. Fluoroflex Strong runs from 7X up to heavy shock tippet, and RIO also makes dedicated saltwater and salmon and steelhead leaders.

Need help choosing? Our team fishes this gear and can help you match it to your rod and water. Call 720-836-3619 (9 to 5 MST, Monday to Saturday).

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