Rio – the pioneer in fly line manufacturing
Rio is an American fly line manufacturer, established in the early 1990s. Rio is known for its high-quality and innovative products, designed specifically to meet the needs of anglers. Rio works closely with fishing guides worldwide, ensuring the practicality and functionality of its products.
Rio's key products
Rio's range includes products such as GameChanger Skagit lines, Rio SlickShooter running line, and Rio Outbound sea trout line. These products are designed to meet various fishing needs and offer excellent performance and durability.
Innovation and quality
Rio products are renowned for their innovative product development and extensive product testing. They are well-suited for Nordic fishing, and their quality and longevity make them a reliable choice for both hobbyists and professionals.
Rio's warranty
Rio products come with a comprehensive warranty that ensures their quality and durability. In warranty cases, we recommend contacting the distributor's sales representative or Ruoto's customer service directly. Ruoto.com offers a wide selection of Rio products, so you are sure to find an option that suits your needs.
Rio Products uses top-notch materials and its own advanced coating techniques in its fly lines, enhancing floatability, durability, and casting performance. The most well-known technologies include:
The materials used include multi-fiber constructions and polymer coatings that retain their properties even after prolonged use in both fresh and saltwater.
Rio GameChanger refers to Rio's line series designed for two-handed rods. GameChanger is a Skagit head, meaning a shooting head, which anglers need to pair with a backing line, running line, interchangeable tip, and leader. The choice of the shooting head, i.e., GameChanger, and the interchangeable tip depends on the rod being used.
When selecting the right weight GameChanger line and interchangeable tip, consider the rod's recommended weight and your casting style. If your casting style is the so-called "Scandi" style, a traditional Nordic way of casting a shooting head with a lower cast, then the combined weight of the shooting head and interchangeable tip should match or slightly exceed the rod's line recommendation. For example, for a two-handed fly rod with a length of 14' and a line recommendation of about 40g, you could use a GameChanger 500gr / 32g head and a 9-11g interchangeable tip. The interchangeable tip can be from any brand, as they can be mixed and matched.
Regarding sink rates, choose the GameChanger based on your fishing style, fishing spot, and prevailing water level. Also, remember that in a strong current, an unweighted large tube fly will not sink as quickly as a traditional small hook fly fished in a slow current.
Rio Products manufactures all its lines in the United States, in the state of Idaho, specifically in the city of Idaho Falls. The lines are designed and tested locally, enabling rapid product development and quality control.
The company was founded in the early 1990s and has grown to become one of the world's most respected fly line manufacturers. Rio is now part of the Far Bank Enterprises group, along with Sage rods and Redington.
Rio is particularly known for:
