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Rio Fly Fishing Tippet

Rio Tippet materials are synonymous with reliability and high performance. Many UK fly fishing guides, and guides worldwide make Rio their tippet material of choice.

We stock all available strengths and types of Rio nylon, fluorocarbon and copolymer tippet in our Uk shop, as well as in our secure online store.


Rio Fluoroflex Strong Tippet

RIO’s newest tippet material is an ultra-strong, 100% fluorocarbon with exceptionally high tensile strength. The material is very easy to tie knots in, with high knot strength and a smooth finish that ensures knots seat easily and tightly. The high break strength to diameter ratio makes this a fantastic fluorocarbon for the trout fly fisher.

RIO is proud to introduce “half sizes” of core trout diameters, giving anglers an extra choice when faced with the decision to choose between, say 4X and 5X. the new 6.5X, 5.5X and 4.5X sizes will make those decisions easier.

Each spool has 30 yards of top quality fluorocarbon, though for those who use a lot of fluoro
The Guide spools have 100 yards.

FEATURES
• 100% fluorocarbon
• High tensile strength
• Easy to tie




Total Price: £17.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Fluoroflex Strong Tippet


Rio Fluoroflex Strong Tippet 30yd Spool Triple Pack

Fluoroflex Strong is available in a “3-Pack”, which includes three, 30-yard spools of tippet packaged in a reusable, clear plastic cup.

The 3-Packs are available in both a 4X, 5X, 6X option, and a 3X, 4X, 5X option.
FEATURES
• 100% fluorocarbon
• High tensile strength
• Easy to tie

Price: £44.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Fluoroflex Strong Tippet 30yd Spool Triple Pack


Rio Tippet Material for Freshwater and Saltwater

RIO® tippet is rated the number one seller in the latest AFFTA industry survey. Dispensed from the interlocking, rotating, patented Tippetmaster® spool with RIO’s patented restraint design for easy withdrawal and replacement of tippet material. Specifications are printed on the elastic restraint and 0X – 8X are color-coded for easy identification.


Suppleflex Tippet

Suppleflex is RIO’s latest trout tippet material. Incredibly strong, with excellent knot strength and unbelievably soft and supple. The supple nature of this material gives featherweight presentations and does not impede the natural movement of a fly in the current. A fantastic material for the trout angler, particularly those fishing small flies.

Tippet Material 30 Yard Spools


Price: £6.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Suppleflex Tippet


Rio Powerflex Plus Tippet 50yds

RIO’s newest tippet is the strongest nylon tippet material ever made, with tensile strengths up to 20% more than regular tippet. A highly technical formulation of the nylon copolymer manufacturing process has resulted in this prodigious strength increase, without compromising knot strength or suppleness. Simply put, this is the strongest, most reliable tippet ever made. Each spool has the added bonus of 50 yards of tippet.

• Incredible strength to diameter ratio.
• Soft material for high knot strength.

Price: £11.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Powerflex Plus Tippet 50yds


Rio Powerflex Plus 50yd Spool Triple Pack

Packs of 3 different strength spools
PPT02 Triple Pack 0X, 1X, 2X
PPT35 Triple Pack 3X, 4X, 5X
PPT46 Triple Pack 4X, 5X, 6X

Price: £29.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Powerflex Plus 50yd Spool Triple Pack


Rio Powerflex Tippet Material

Best-Selling Tippet used by many of the World’s best Anglers. A high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength. PTFE coated for added abrasion resistance, stretch (26% elongation) and suppleness. Used for all species, the light gray provides superb camouflage in any sub-aquatic environment. Powerflex has the perfect combination of elongation and tenacity, and we will match it against any competing brand, any time. 30 and 100 Yard Spools.

SUMMARY:
Breaking Strain: 8.2lb (our test 8.6lb)
Diameter: 0.20mm (our test 0.20)
Stretch: 21.7%
Spool Size: 100m
Price per metre: 7p

Total Price: £5.49 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Powerflex Tippet Material


Headgate Tippet Holder Pre-loaded with 5 Spools Powerflex

The Headgate is made from anodised aerospace aluminium and has a built-in, replaceable line cutter. The secure spring opens easily to slide spools on and rubber washers hold the spools in place.

RIO’s Powerflex Tippet is made from co-polymer PTFE coating and its light gray colour increases its camouflage on the water.

Ready Loaded with Five 30-yard spools (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, and 6X), the Headgate is ready for any trout fishing situation.

BIG SAVING

Price: £49.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Headgate Tippet Holder Pre-loaded with 5 Spools Powerflex


Rio Powerflex 30yd Spool Triple Pack

Packs of 3 different strength spools
PT02 Triple Pack 0X, 1X, 2X
PT35 Triple Pack 3X, 4X, 5X
PT46 Triple Pack 4X, 5X, 6X

Price: £13.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Powerflex 30yd Spool Triple Pack


Fluoroflex - Freshwater Tippet

Refinement of a classic! Ideal for still water and competition use and in heavier sizes this is exceptional for Salmon and migratory fish. Fluoroflex has been acclaimed throughout the world and has a great reputation for reliability. Highly abrasion-resistant and slightly stiffer than Powerflex and Fluoroflex Plus; delivering the fly even in heavy wind. Available in a range of sizes to cover all UK fishing..

Total Price: £12.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Fluoroflex - Freshwater Tippet


Rio Fluoroflex Plus Tippet.

Fluoroflex Plus is 100% fluorocarbon and the strongest, thinnest fluorocarbon on the market with incredible strength.

For example: 5 lb for 5x material and is nearly invisible to fish. Fluoroflex® Plus is incredibly supple and ties excellent knots even to nylon tippet. The refractive Index of Fluoroflex® Plus (1.42) in water (1.33) compared to nylon (1. 62) makes it almost invisible to fish and with a Density of 1.72 compared to Nylon (1.15) it breaks surface tension more easily and sinks readily. 30 and 110 Yard Spools.

Total Price: £12.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio Fluoroflex Plus Tippet.


RIO Saltwater Mono Tippet

RIO’S NEW SALTWATER MONO is the go-to choice for anglers looking to tie their own leaders for tarpon, bonefish, permit, and other saltwater species. The material has a great strength-to-diameter ratio, ample abrasion resistance, lacks memory and provides incredible knotability.

Available in size 8lb to 60lb, there is an appropriate diameter for any leader’s butt section, plus a great range of sizes to taper down with.

Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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RIO Saltwater Mono Tippet


Steelhead / Salmon Freshwater Tippet 30yds

An extremely tough, medium-stiff tippet with incredible resistance to abrasion. A perfect choice for nearly all Salmon fishing situations.

Price: £6.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Steelhead / Salmon Freshwater Tippet 30yds


Steelhead / Salmon Freshwater Tippet Triple Pack

Triple Pack 0X, 1X, 2X
(10lb, 12lb,16lb)


Price: £17.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Steelhead / Salmon Freshwater Tippet Triple Pack


Powerflex Wirebite Tippet 15ft

RIO's Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet is a tough, flexible nylon-coated wire that's perfect for those sharp toothed critters. This knot-table, braided wire is supple enough to tie directly to the fly. Available in three size options; 20lb, 30lb & 40lb, and in regular sized spools, with 15 feet on each spool.
FEATURES
• Super supple braided wire
• Easy to knot

Price: £19.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Powerflex Wirebite Tippet 15ft


Powerflex Wirebite Tippet 50ft

RIO's Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet is a tough, flexible nylon-coated wire that's perfect for those sharp toothed critters. This knot-table, braided wire is supple enough to tie directly to the fly. Available in three size options; 20lb, 30lb & 40lb, and in regular sized spools, with 50 feet on each spool.
FEATURES
• Super supple braided wire
• Easy to knot

Price: £39.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Powerflex Wirebite Tippet 50ft


Rio 2-Tone Indicator Tippet 30yds - Pink/Yellow

Opaque two tone 8" sections of fluorescent pink and fluorescent chartreuse colour changing tippet with highly defined hard colour changes. These colour breaks create maximum contrast to allow anglers to get visual cues when tight line nymphing.

The best indicator material for building sighters for European Style Nymphing.

Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio 2-Tone Indicator Tippet 30yds - Pink/Yellow


Rio 2-Tone Indicator Tippet 30yds - Black/White

Opaque two tone 8" sections of black and white colour changing tippet with highly defined hard colour changes. These colour breaks create maximum contrast to allow anglers to get visual cues when tight line nymphing. The best indicator material for building sighters for European Style Nymphing.
30yd spool

Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Rio 2-Tone Indicator Tippet 30yds - Black/White