Rio Big Nasty Tippet

Rio Big Nasty Tippet is built for anglers who throw big, wind-catching flies and are tired of leaders folding up mid-cast. When you are launching bulky streamers, loud poppers, big terrestrials, or heavy nymph rigs, this tippet brings the stiffness you need to drive the cast and turn the fly over cleanly.

It also solves the other problem that shows up with big flies and big fish, getting pulled into rough places. Big Nasty is made to stand up to hard fights and harsh structure, so you can fish tight to logs, rocks, docks, and weeds with more confidence when a heavy fish tries to dig in.

Why We Like It

Most tippet is designed to be supple and subtle, but Big Nasty takes the opposite approach and that is the point. The extra-stiff build helps transfer energy from the leader to the fly, which keeps your presentation from collapsing when the fly is air-resistant or weighted. Add in the tough, abrasion-resistant feel, and it becomes a smart choice for predator fishing where missed turnover and chewed-up tippet cost fish, especially for bass, pike, musky, oversized trout, and many saltwater species.

Specs

• Type: Ultra-stiff tippet material for large, air-resistant flies
• Key Strength: Abrasion resistance for fishing around structure
• Best Uses: Streamers, poppers, large terrestrials, heavy nymph rigs
• Target Species: Bass, pike, musky, large trout, saltwater gamefish