Rio Flies

I have always seen the damsel fly nymph as one of the harder insects to imitate. First, anglers must let go of the concept or illusion that they ca...

Its a jig, it's micro, its made by RIO and designed by Kenny Morris.  It practically catches the fish without any assistance.

With all due respect to John Barr and his brilliant creation of the Copper John (which may still be the best-selling nymph of all time) there were ...

Bling Bling every time you show up on the river with RIO's Morrish Sparkle Donkey TB. This nymph is regularly the center of attention in any trout ...

"Frank" as he's known in certain watersheds is a block headed foam grasshopper imitation, tied with silicone legs, a wing and a parachute post, Fra...

Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

One of the most common food sources for saltwater game fish is the sand eel, or sand lance. The long slender body is easy to spot, and they are abu...

Having a selection of general-purpose flies that work for a large range of species and cover the most number of fisheries makes a lot of sense. The...

When screening riffles to see what nymphs are present, we've noticed how Green Drakes tend to look like "baetis in a snow suit", like the kid from ...

Originally designed by a Washington captain as a "guide fly”, this pattern was the go-to secret for many years in saltwater and coastal streams. Si...

For those targeting predatory fish such as bass, pike, muskie and walleye, this fly is a must have. The combination of a flash tail that flutters t...

Caddis are prevalent in most rivers so having a good pupa/larva pattern in your fly box is key. RIO's Pupa Scoopa is a workhorse. 5 key colors to m...

Caddis larva are one of the most prevalent insects in rivers, and are particularly loved by trout. In the real world caddis pupa have dark wing pad...

When a raindrop hits the water, it quickly disappears. RIO's Raindrop does the same. This perdigon style fly is heavy and slender to get down into ...

Red Hot Worms are larger than the San Juan Worm and use a braided material and a glass bead.

Everyone loves a well balanced Blonde, even a trout we have found. Best fished under an indicator or slowly stripped, this fly will get every tr...

Throwing large flies for ultra-fresh salmon as they make their way upstream is, for some anglers, the ultimate sport. Whether targeting Kings, Chu...

For every bonefish fishery across the globe you will be prepared with this assortment which includes multiple sizes and colors of the flies that a...

Go-To Permit Assortment  Permit are hard to catch on a fly - notoriously spooky, very picky eaters, and extremely hard fighters when hooked. Thei...

Some bonefish fisheries are more technical than others, which is why it is good to have flies on hand that the fish have likely never seen before. ...

Go-To Tarpon Assortment  Tarpon are the silver kings of the saltwater world – big, hard fighting with spectacular jumps and stunning to look at. R...

Whether you're new to Euro Nymphing or already addicted, this selection of proven patterns will elevate your game. Each fly in this kit has be...

RIO's Rock Grinder is designed to sink very fast and be a nice mix of buggy-ness and attraction. This euro nymph has a hot tag of floss and a CDC c...

RIO's Shear Damsel offers a uniquely segmented body without a bunch of extra thread work. The splayed wings of rubber legs quiver at the slightest ...

RIO's Shimmy Frog will excite you about bass fishing with a fly. When at rest, this fly sits at about a 45 degree angle with the eyes at the surfac...

The Silver Hilton series of flies are a favorite around the steelheading world. RIO's ties its patterns with either a green butt, or a pink butt - ...

This is the same as the Clouser Minnow, but uses bead chain eyes and has a monofilament weed guard.

From the mind and vise of Mick Trompen, this unique pattern represents an exausted mouse. On RIO's Smash Mouse, the body dangles in the water and t...

This is a top producing steelhead fly, and tied on the sleek looking Alec Jackson Steelhead Iron for added weight and beauty.

This "softie" is tied on a scud hook and paired with a tungsten bead.  It  makes a wonderful dropper pattern - behind either a larger nymph or a hi...

This one is for you, Gen Z. The Spilt Flag is a modern twist on the tried and trued Parachute Adams millennials were given. Stacked hackle allows f...

This fly is a stunning beauty and a pleasure to fish. The design captures the slender body and segmentation of a natural dun, and the wing is angle...

This streamer is an excellent fall pattern for big trout. We used Marabou, chenille, and wire twisted together then palmered on the hook, which all...

This is a marabou intruder style fly intended for Kings, but it is also a great pattern for Coho and steelhead.

RIO's best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae patterns ever designed, and something that should be in everyone's box.