Old school cool. Built to last.
The Redington Classic Trout Fly Reel is machined from CNC anodised 6061-T6 aluminium, with a large diameter, narrow width, mid-arbor design that keeps weight down and line pick-up quick. The adjustable double-clicker drag system delivers enough stopping power to prevent over-spooling, a palmable rim for real control, and a click loud enough to turn heads downstream.
Vintage looks. Serious construction. Thats Classic.
Find yours at your favourite Redington Main Dealer today.
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The details make the difference. The Redington Classic Trout Fly Reel.
The Classic Trout is CNC machined from anodised 6061-T6 aluminium, with a ported, narrow-width mid-arbor spool design that keeps the profile clean and the weight low. The adjustable double-clicker mechanism and palmable rim handle the functional side, while the traditional aesthetics handle everything else.
This is a reel built with care across every surface. Nothing added for the sake of it. Nothing left out either. Vintage form, considered detail. Everything exactly where it belongs.
Find yours at your favourite Redington Main Dealer today. 👊
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Meet the RIO Elite Scandi MDC Kit.
The difference is in the balance. At the core is the RIO Elite Scandi Body, designed to power RIO’s new sink tip system and keep the whole setup stable as you change depth. Paired with MDC tips, the system is tuned by size and matched by grains per foot through the body to tip junction, so the transition stays clean.
That is what keeps casting smooth and turnover consistent as you step down through sink rates, without introducing a hinge or a sudden change in load when you change density. The payoff is real depth control with a better swing, because the fly tracks correctly and the system stays balanced tip to tip.
Two options, zero confusion:
✅ Short Kit, 12ft tips for shorter salmon and switch rods
✅ Long Kit, 18ft tips for 13ft plus rods
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Extra Sensory Perception. In tippet form.
RIO ESP is neither nylon nor fluorocarbon. It is a one-of-a-kind material with a distinct chemistry that produces one thing above all else: the ability to feel takes you would otherwise miss.
ESP stretches one-third as much as fluorocarbon under low tension. That is not a marginal difference. That is the difference between a registered take and a pulled-through nymph.
New material. New benchmark.
Find it at your favourite RIO Main Dealer today.
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Dry fly season is here. Are you ready for it?
@mcdonnell_keith has put together his practical tips and tricks for fishing the dry fly to big trout, and the timing could not be better. Mayfly on the chalkstreams, wild browns on the move, and fish thinking about looking up across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia right now.
From fly selection and leader setup to reading the rise and making the approach count, it is all in the new article on the Guide Flyfishing blog.
Head to the link in bio to read it now.
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One rod, every presentation. The Sage Arrow.
The Arrow is built around KonneticHD technology, an optimised graphite-to-resin ratio and higher-density graphite fibre composite that produces blanks lighter and stronger than previous Konnetic generations. That means faster recovery after the cast, cleaner energy transfer through the loop, and the feel to handle dry fly, nymph, and streamer work from the same rod.
Available from 7'6" 3wt through to 9' 8wt, with 10' options in the 5-7wt range for Stillwater scenarios.
One platform. Dry fly to streamer, covered.
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The RIO Elite Scandi Outbound. Updated for 2026, built for spring.
As water drops and clarity returns, the Floating Elite Scandi Outbound comes into its own. The integrated Scandi head loads a Spey rod quickly and efficiently, with a taper designed to deliver tight loops and turn over small to medium flies with precision. For 2026, the shooting line is now RIO's Elite Metered Shooting Line, changing colour every 10 feet for consistent distance control and judgement across every session. SlickCast and ConnectCore Plus complete the build, giving the line exceptional durability, low stretch and sensitivity.
Perfect for clear water conditions, or anywhere clean presentation of a small fly is the priority. Pair with RIO VersiLeaders for added depth control.
Find one at your favourite RIO main dealer.
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Old school cool, new school tool. The Redington Classic Trout Fly Reel.
Machined from CNC anodised 6061-T6 aluminium, the Classic Trout features a large diameter, narrow width, mid-arbor design that keeps weight down while delivering quick line pick-up. The adjustable double-clicker drag system gives you enough stopping power to prevent over-spooling, a palmable rim for added control, and an audible click that carries.
Traditional aesthetics, modern construction, and a lightweight feel that earns its place on any trout setup.
Find yours at your favourite Redington Main Dealer today. 👊
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Wild Irish brown trout from the last few days.
I took the new Sage R8 Power 9ft6 out for a run and scored 😎
I have also converted a dedicated Salmon angler into a Streamer wielding monster! ☠️ We were out on Sunday and he stuck this incredible looking warhorse. 🐎 (swipe)
The fish took a (very soon to be released) yellow Impact Mary Banger articulated Streamer. He swallowed the entire fly but went away none the worse for it. Our hero is off to treat himself to a new R8 to celebrate the occasion😆
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