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RIO - Making the Fly Line

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Published on Oct 7. 2011 - 13 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Fly lines

Ever wondered how a fly line is made? With great pride, RIO has opened its tightly controlled doors and produced a short film on just how a fly line is made. If you want to know what goes into making the fly line you fish with, check this fascinating film out...

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