Dry Fly Rigs

Nothing compares to the anticipation of casting extra-large terrestrial dry flies to eager fish. To make the distance and present the fly perfectly against the opposite bank, you need to be able to cast large flies with specific techniques. RIO's Bank Robber, combined with our Powerflex leaders and tippet, is designed to do just that. Now, it's easier than ever to get your fly up against that cut bank and keep it there, cast after cast.

Whether fishing stoneflies, hoppers, beetles, or cicadas, the most effective presentation for terrestrials is often the same—flies should be dead drifting and tickling the bank. RIO's Bank Robber was explicitly designed for this style of fishing. Its fine front taper enables precise, accurate casts while its rear-loaded head easily carries the bushiest salmon fly patterns. The long back taper makes it easy to mend and extend a draft-free drift, while a unique, bright green section marks the ideal lengths for loading the rod and picking it up for another cast.

RIO's Powerflex leaders feature a powerful butt section that provides unsurpassed turnover for effective wind penetration and to cast streamers and indicator rigs easily. Combined with our Powerflex tippet, anglers have a nylon terminal rig known for its superior knot strength and versatility.

There are few greater joys than throwing large terrestrial dry flies like grasshoppers or flying ants at eager trout. The anticipation of a strike is electric and leaves anglers wanting to do it again and again. Our selection of flies will deliver the eats to a bank near you.