Last Chance to enter the TU Blogger Tour

Posted on May 21, 2013 by rioproducts

We’re closing in on the final hours to enter Trout Unlimited’s
Tongass Blogger Tour 2013. Two lucky bloggers will get the
chance to visit Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest this summer. TU is doing a fantastic job raising awareness for this jewel of an area. The Tongass area is one of the last strongholds for a wide variety of Salmon and Trout, and at this point well over %65 of this prime habitat lacks federal protections.

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Under the Indicator, by Brian Chan

Posted on May 17, 2013 by rioproducts

I often get asked what my favourite method is when fishing productive trout lakes. Without question my response is always floating lines and strike indicators. This is not to say that other lines and tactics are not effective at catching trout, but rather, that the majority of stillwater trout food sources can be very effectively fished with indicators. While it appears simple in design and technique, indicator fishing can be quite complex and the proper setup and depth control is key to consistently catching fish.
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RIO Products Expands Tippet Collection

Posted on May 1, 2013 by rioproducts

May 1, 2013 (Idaho Falls, Idaho) – RIO Products, manufacturer of fly lines, leaders and tippet material, announces the addition of four new tippet materials to its comprehensive range.

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Tips for Wading the Flats, By Jon B. Cave

Posted on April 25, 2013 by rioproducts

Gamefish that inhabit the shallowest portions of saltwater flats are notoriously skittish and even the most subtle disturbance can send them scrambling. It has become almost cliché that you have to stalk these shallow-water fish as silently as possible in order to be consistently successful.
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The Countdown Method, by Phil Rowley

Posted on April 18, 2013 by rioproducts

SONY DSCPlacing your fly at the right depth is one of the keys to success when fly fishing lakes.  Having a selection of sinking lines of varying densities gives you the opportunity to place your fly at the correct depth. A varied selection of sinking lines is one thing, while understanding how to use their sink rates to your advantage is another. Incorporating the countdown method into your tactical repertoire allows you to get the most out of each sinking line.
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Steelhead/Salmon Leaders for Trout? by Cathy Beck

Posted on April 11, 2013 by rioproducts

I learned a new trick this week, something so obvious that I’m embarrassed to admit that I never thought about trying.
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