The 97% Challenge!

During the lengthy, complex, exciting and intense process of creating the best fly lines, it's normally the RIO Labcoats who start throwing numbers out there (things like coefficients of friction, specific gravities, and tensile strength) the rest of us usually just nod and try to elbow our way tot the front of the line for product and testing duty.

But (a full two years ago) this year's product line started to evolve a little differently... it all began with 97%. Yep, that important fact you leaned in Geology 101 (maybe the only thing) -the fact that 97% of the earth's water is saltwater.

"Hmmm..." we thought, "that's a whole lot of water that won't necessarily work for a size 20 baetis on a five-weight..."

"...on the other hand, that's a whole lot of water that's begging to be fished."

So, with that 97% firmly in mind, we took to the challenge of improving our saltwater fly lines. Over the course of two years, and the relentless testing of tapers, cores, coatings, and colors, in every conceivable condition, we're very, very happy to say that the results are nothing less than amazing.

We've perfected our tapers, our coatings, our cores, and have expanded the application of our revolutionary XS Technology to include all of our premier saltwater lines (other than full sinking lines). We've successfully overhauled our saltwater lines to be the finest available anywhere.

And don't worry, we haven't neglected the incredibly important 3% Challenge... we're constantly re-examining, refining,
and fine-tuning the fly lines for our freshwater friends.

So, whether your fishing takes you to the fresh or the salt, RIO has the finest specialized lines you need.

At RIO, we're 100% obsessed with your next cast.