![]() ![]() April is also the start of spring run-off and in most years the two events are simultaneous. The spring Caddis hatch is an annual event that begins in mid-April in the Pilar area and progresses slowly upstream. Fish here are mostly Browns with some good size Cuttbows in the deeper runs. Best fishing here is in the upper gorge, above the confluence with the Red River, a one mile hike into the 800 vertical foot gorge. Fish dry flies in pocket water and nymphs in deeper runs. Fish are very active and accessible during this period. From mid September through October flows reach their natural level and water clarity improves. Therefore, strikes are transmitted through the line and sets aren’t delayed and come with the necessary power to bury the hook.įor more info on Rio fly lines or to check out our huge inventory of performance fly lines, stop by the Vail Valley Anglers fly shop or go to our website.When the Rio is "on" it is fantastic!! At other times it is known locally as a "stingy river." Thunderstorm activity and irrigation upstream make summer on the Rio unpredictable. The In Touch system really shines in sinking lines like the Rio In Touch Deep where sensitivity is a must because anglers have no visual back up. For anglers want the best possible sensitivity and casting feel, Rio Perception In Touch is my choice for lining medium to slow action rods for finesse dry fly fishing. Rio Grand In Touch is ideal for stiffer, fast action rods. Welded loops and Rio’s XS line coating technology come standard.įor most trout rods, Rio In Touch Gold is a good all-around choice. Rio has been building some of the best fly lines in the industry for a long time. Nevertheless, a high quality fly line can make a cheap fly rod cast like a dream. When a fly line is not matched well with even a top shelf fly rod that can set you back a thousand bucks, performance will bottom out. Rio Performanceįly lines often get overlooked as a crucial piece of fly fishing gear. ![]() Connect Core results in faster, more effective hook sets and more strength and response while playing fish. Line stretch is the enemy of sure, immediate reaction and positive hook sets. Perhaps one the most important benefits is a fly line that is ultimately more sensitive. Ideally your fly rod should flex and load rather than your fly line stretching and negatively impacting the entire system. The fly line becomes more responsive making for more precise mends and fast line pick up. Creating better casting performance because the timing of casts is unaffected by fly line stretch. The first is much less stretch in your fly line. This stiffer core material results in several fly fishing benefits. The In Touch fly lines utilize a new core material Rio calls Connect Core. The In Touch fly lines are available in many popular models, including sinking, floating and method specific fly lines. Rio addressed these problems with the new In Touch series of fly lines. Sensitivity and strength is degraded while fighting large fish or simply setting the hook. Floating lines begin to sink, and all lines will lose casting slickness. The outer layer will crack, lose integrity and performance. Durability also comes into play with overly stretched fly lines. The first is fly lines that tangle easily which can lead to problems while fighting fish or making quick casts. In combination with a softer, outer coating and a supple core, fly lines stretch-a lot. But one thing that has always been a constant challenge, especially for anglers who spend lot of time on the water, has been fly line sensitivity, durability and the associated problems with the inherent stretch in fly lines.įly line cores have typically been designed with braided nylon material which is much like fly line backing. Species and method specific fly lines have given anglers much more versatility and casting performance. Fly lines with integrated loops saved time and money. Simply getting a floating to line to actually float well over a long period of time was a challenge not that long ago. Fly lines have developed in leaps and bounds over the past decade and the Rio In Touch Fly Lines are no exception.
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