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TROUT Media Review: RIO Big Nasty Leaders

Posted on February 14 2018

The “Big Nasty” part refers to its design to help the angler cast and turn over larger flies, particularly streamers. But we found ourselves tossing size #10 hoppers with these too—what’s not to like about leaders that turn over easily, particularly in windy conditions? You don’t lose anything on the presentation side, particularly if you elevate your aiming plane just a hair. Do that, and you get a full extension, and a better, longer drift. We really hope Santa stuffs a handful of these in our stockings. $5.99; rioproducts.com.

TROUT Media, the print/digital/and social media arm of Trout Unlimited, is partnering with Angling Trade Magazine to create insightful, honest, reporting and gear review content in the fly-fishing space. Both entities will be sharing various written reviews and videos on their respective platforms going forward.  TU will bring reviews by everyday anglers, for everyday anglers, while Angling Trade will bring insights from professional editors who have been exclusively focused on the North American fly-fishing market for over 15 years.  It will be a mix of gear reviews unlike anything produced to date.

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