Jungle

RIO Elite Warmwater Predator | The Universal Big Game Jungle Line

Matty Otepka July 18, 2025

Our teammates at Fly Water Travel cross the globe fishing in some of the most beautiful, and at times, remote angling destinations on the planet. While the species targeted at these locations vary widely, a common thread seems to tie them all together: the RIO Elite Warmwater Predator line.

Designed to cast large, heavy, wind resistant flies in warmwater and jungle applications and available in three different densities, the RIO Elite Warmwater Predator’s short, powerful front taper and rear-loaded head delivers payloads with both beauty and brawn.

But don’t just take our word for it. Among the most well-traveled anglers in the world, the esteemed Fly Water Travel crew has plenty to say about its performance in their favorite warmwater haunts against some of the baddest fish on the planet. And if these exotic species and locations capture your imagination, click the Learn More button after each section to navigate directly to a perfect Fly Water Travel destination for experiencing these exciting carnivores.

Designed as the standard in jungle warfare, RIO Elite Warmwater Predator is your choice when looking to turn predator into prey.

PEACOCK BASS

"Whenever I'm preparing for a trip deep into the jungle and considering fly lines, it’s the ultimate castability when throwing the big uglies that keeps me coming back to the Warmwater Predator."

-Landon Mace, Destination Manager, Saltwater/Jungle

Destinations: Rio Marie, Akuani Floating Camp, Kendjam

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GOLDEN DORADO

"I love the Warmwater Predator FHI (Float/Hover/Intermediate) when I’m chasing golden dorado because it casts effortlessly. The clear tip gives me confidence to get the fly close in the ultra-clear headwaters of the Amazon, and keeps the fly swimming perfectly just beneath the surface where I want it."

-Brian Gies, Co-Founder & Director of Travel Operations

Destination: Tsimane Heli Fishing–Untamed Angling

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TIGERFISH

"Chasing African tigerfish requires endless blind casting to precise spots with thick wire leader and half-a-chicken sized flies. The Warmwater Predator is the only fly line that easily handles this scenario with the flexibility of three different densities."

-Dylan Rose, Marketing Manager

Destination: Tanzania Trophy Tiger Safari – African Waters

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REDFISH

"The short, powerful taper of the Warmwater Predator turns over big flies in the wind. When I’m chasing redfish it helps me to quickly put the fly where it needs to be on the first cast, without excess false casting."

-Max Salzburg, Destination Manager, Europe/New Zealand/Western Trout

Destination: Bay Flats Lodge

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TARPON

"When I'm chasing tarpon in Mexico, I love the power of an aggressive forward taper to deliver the fly instantly, but often this comes at the price of some clunkiness. Not so with the Warmwater Predator, it somehow manages to deliver the fly smoothly every time and on the money."

-Anil Srivastava, Destination Manage, Saltwater/Jungle

Destination: Isla del Sabalo

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PACU

"When I'm chasing pacu and other exotic species in the jungle, it's not always about making a long hero cast. The Predator's 34-foot rear-weighted head is as user-friendly and accurate with a 25-foot roll cast as it is at 70-feet."

-Ken Morrish, Co-Founder & Director of Travel Sales

Destination: Tsimane – Secure Camp

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PACK HEAT IN THE JUNGLE

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