Video goodness: Behind the scenes – how a Rio fly line is made

Have you ever wondered how a fly line is actually made? In fact, have you ever stopped to think about how any of the gear we all take for granted comes to exist? If you’re anything like us, not that often.

Well, prepare to be educated! This film from fly line wizards Rio lifts the lid on some of the intricacies of the production process, with a step-by-step look at exactly how a fly line is made. Plastisol, microspheres, tungsten, formulated silicones, pulleys and proprietary priming processes… it’s probably fair to say we won’t be trying this at home. Interesting though: