With great pride, RIO has opened its tightly controlled doors and produced a short film on just how a fly line is made. I know the word 'presentation' is widely overused when we discuss fly lines, but it is certainly one that immediately springs to mind when I think of key words to explain this line. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Barrio Fly Lines are ideal for fishing our lochs and rivers and have an excellent reputation for innovation, quality and value for money. While a typical fly line might have a 40 foot head, the Smallstream has a head of just 24 feet. Smallstream WF3F fly line - target weight at 24 feet - 100 grains / 6.5 grams. Bought the Smallstream WF3F to match a Sage Dart 7'6" 3# blank. It roll casts like a dream and shoots beautifully through the rod rings. Barrio fly lines are manufactured for us in the UK to European REACH compliant industry standards. I took it to the Welsh Wye in pursuit of grayling last weekend and it was simply superb. This autumn, I'll try the GT125 on stillwater on the Drennec Lake in Brittany, a fabulous and wide lake. Fabulous line and very good precision at hard distance, great in the wind conditions (here in Brittany it’s often the case) ... and the price is a joke! Messages 3 Reaction score 1. Keep it up Mike, I'm waiting for the next one. It's also great for standard overhead fly casts and is almost equally good at presenting smaller flies, too. The other word I would use is 'control'. Una delicia, utilizada con caña kola salmon sf 2 9 pies, lanzamientos cortos muy precisos. Being a #3, wind and extreme distance will always be an issue, but not as much as several other #3 that I have tried. Fine presentation and a stunning taper made it to my new fav line! In 2018 I had Sandy Nelson make me an Epic 370 glass rod and following several recommendations I put a #3 Smallstream on it. I am delighted with my first Barrio line. I needn't have worried! Over the years we have been a huge fan of these fly lines. Name: Hector PintoCountry: ChileSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. However, what really was a surprise was how well it cast 'overhead'. After I've strung the line through my rod rings and started to put line out, my first thought was "wow - this feels good!". Name: Pascal DUBOISCountry: Brittany, FranceSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Ever wondered how a fly line is made? Designed in Scotland ..... cast with confidence all over the world. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Smallstream WF5F fly line - target weight at 24 feet - 140 grains / 9.1 grams. You can only buy Barrio fly lines direct from the manufacturer, so they're very fairly priced as there's no additional markup in there to give the retailer a profit. We've used a wide range of Barrio fly lines regularly for a range of fly fishing uses. The Barrio Fly Line range is ideal for fishing our lochs and rivers and is enjoying an ever growing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money. I have used Barrio lines for a very long time (I had one of the first Mallard DT lines) so I had no doubts on the quality, but was curious about the profile. Did 1½ days with the Smallstream #4 on my Guideline 8'4" #4 EXP4 last weekend. Name: Jim ButlerCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. The colour is perfect and I was amazed at the total zero memory which I have never found in any other line. Please note that our fly line profile diagrams do not include any information regarding compound tapers ( multiple tapers within a taper ) that we may have included within the profile and that the dimensions may vary for each individual line weight. Many thanks indeed, keep doing what you are doing. Lawn cast it and it handles superbly, loading up nicely even at the very shortest distances. It's off!. 168 en parlent. A huge congratulations and many thanks to Mike and all who helped in the development of this superb fly line! Presentation and accuracy at short range with our new Smallstream fly line is simply sweet, but shooting line to cover a rising fish at more distance remains easy, predictable and controlled. It's just very easy to cast ( I even hit where I'm aiming ) and makes me look good. Available from: Barrio Fly Lines. They cost just £25.20 including delivery, which really is excellent value for such a well-made line. False casting is kept to a minimum because the rod loads so easily with only a couple of feet of line out. I tip my hat to you Mike for an amazing product! Keep an eye on classifieds on here. Name: Peter BuckeyCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. I have had the smallstream 4 on my rod for a year. All casts were super-accurate and the line had lots of 'feel' both in the hand and in the air. I trimmed about 5 meters from the reel end to get 10 meters of extra backing, I have been caught before. They are equal to the premium lines in the USA and better value. The Smallstream is perfect for that kind of fishing and a true joy to rollcast and to do other waterborne anchor casts. Name: Damon ValentineCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. So I’ll buy another one as soon as you have them in stock. It runs and shoots like a dream and I can really feel it loading the rod. It also allowed me to 'shoot' line, but the 'turnover' was compromised. The rollcasts were precise and I could achieve a great distance with very little effort. Smallstream WF3F and Sage XP 3wt 8'6". Name: Josh WCountry: USASubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. I spoke with Mike about his choice of fly line for small stream tight quarters work for here in South Africa when chasing some of our smaller yellowfish species using dry fly or small nymphs. I've given it to three friends of mine to try, they have all found it a great line and I think they have bought one too. Casting is effortless because the rod is loaded with very little line which is ideal for my local stream. The line shoots out of the rings like it hates my rod! Presentaciones excelentes, cero memoria....el precio muy amigable. Name: Andy BirkettCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. 7 talking about this. I have fished with this fabulous line all the 2016 season. This means it loads the rod with far less line outside the tip than normal, so you can cast more accurately at close range than you could with a regular fly line. Getting the head beyond the rod tip is a gradual, predictable feeling and Mike is absolutely correct that this line doesn't need to be a twin colour like the SLX. It casts easily and predictably, despite its relatively short head (about 24') in fact, this is probably the very thing that makes it ideal for small water use. Price: £28.80 including worldwide shipping. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone. Barrio Fly Lines are researched and developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the heart of the rivers Don, Dee, Spey and Deveron. Barrio Fly Lines on Spanish TV Mike Barrio. I have used it on rivers, from a float tube with traditional loch style patterns and small still waters. The Barrio Smallstream fly line has a much shorter head than a typical fly line. It floated high, shot beautifully and handled impeccably. This rig will be used on small freestone and spring creeks where most casts are under 20 feet. Name: Javier ArevaloCountry: SpainSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. This line does everything that I ask of it (as does the rod) and the two go together very well indeed, even to the point that I haven't used any of my other outfits for a while... For the money it is easily one of the best lines around. 7 talking about this. I tried it on my faster rods, the Orvis Recon and the Douglas Sky, and it does fairly well on those rods, but it is just sweet on the Shadow. Name: David HarveyCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. It also lifts off well and lands lightly, which was a slight surprise given the taper. I have just spent two days fishing a Scottish moorland burn. I'm also very impressed with the delicate presentation provided, something which has been pivotal in catching my personal best Brown Trout in 18" of clear water. This is my first Barrio fly line and I have only one complaint, the running line is not long enough. Barrio fly lines are designed in Scotland and offer a worthy alternative to the fly lines made by big manufacturers. Name: Mike TantonCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Turnover at all ranges was simply superb, laser-accurate and beautifully controlled. On first impressions this line has the zero memory, supple and slick qualities that all of Mike's lines have become renowned for. Mike enjoys nothing better than a few hours fishing on one of the local rivers and until recently was running Haddo Trout Fishery for just over ten years. Smallstream WF1F fly line - target weight at 24 feet - 60 grains / 3.9 grams. 13 talking about this. I was using my favourite stream rod, a Temple Fork Finesse 7'9" 4wt which has a softer 'traditional' action. Mluví o tom (5). The line on the 3wt cost in excess of £50 and I have to say that the Barrio Smallstream is the equal of it at less than 1/2 the price. The selection of lines are comprehensive – covering single hand and double hand options as well as predator lines for pike. Magnus reviews Barrio Fly Lines' hard paste line treatment. With their nice supple feel and very low memory, they are simply a pleasure to cast! Barrio Smallstream weight forward floating fly lines are available in our pale olive colour from WF1F to WF5F. Name: Euan InnesCountry: ScotlandSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. The very low asking price might make you think you're getting a "cheap" line, but these are really only cheap in price, and they're on par with the best lines costing twice as much from the big name brands. A. Adamburton04 New member. The Smallstream does feel lighter than the SLX and whilst not loading the rod quite as deeply for spey casts, seems to be the better for it when presenting dry flies and nymphs with over-head casts (having said this I would like to emphasise again just how good the Smallstream is at spey casts!). We've been developing the highest performing fly lines, leader, & tippet in the industry for over 20 years. For my casting style, the scandi style, these lines are perfect. I could feel the rod load at all ranges, but get the head at the tip-ring when you need to cover more distance and whoosh! Had I been using my previous 'expensive line', it would've probably swam off! Don't know who to blame, Barrio or Loop, thank you both. Name: David SmithCountry: U.A.ESubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. I used the #4 line, with a 7 foot 'middle/tip' action rod (slightly softer than some) and a tapered leader (about 8' overall). Not a scratch on it after a year (50 outings). Our Mallard fly lines have gained a strong following over the years and these classic lines are just as popular now as they were back then. I didn't push the line, but have no reason to believe that it would not cast further, if required, as it loaded quite easily. Name: Stuart CullenCountry: EnglandSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Coupled with a Barrio furled leader, I was able to accurately and softly cover fish to a maximum range of 10 metres. Name: Steve WyattCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. This brand is my new favourite fly line. Another plus point is the price, at £27.60 (around 55% of the competition) including postage. Roll and Spey casts were achieved with ease. I was easily able to belt out a 65 feet cast in 2 false casts with both rods. Accédez aux publications, aux photos et plus encore sur Facebook. Mike recommended the Smallstream for my new 4wt rod as a nymphing general line. Rod loads after 2 meters of line out, straight line on the water. Mike really has made a belter of a line here that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. Most normal fly fishers don't need a fly line 125 feet long, but for distance competition fly casters a 90-foot line is going to be restrictive. They'd undoubtedly sell for a lot more if they did. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Many Switch lines on the market are sold as lines for both one and two handed casting, thus being a little light for two handed use and too heavy on a long rod to be comfortably managed single handed. 7 talking about this. Additionally, it was suggested that, it could be used for teaching. The rod loaded with ease at all distances and despite the short head fishes delicately because of its slim profile. So easy to cast precise, so easy to cast over 20 meters, so much fun. You'd undoubtedly pay more for the same line from a major retail brand. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Barrio Fly Lines online shop: We take great pride in our personal, reliable mail order service. Am using it with a snowbee prestige 7ft #4, fishing a narrow, overgrown bit of chalkstream. Barrio Smallstream fly lines have been designed for small streams, rivers and any location where fishing distances are likely to be more limited, or your casting area restricted. Instantly the Smallstream felt a perfect match for my rod and the type of fishing this line has been made for. I'm very happy with this useage and I'll buy a 5 line for my second rod. I can also cast 40+ feet easily even with an average Wyoming breeze. This is a serious line for quick punches and getting a fly into a spot with minimal effort if space is a problem. In addition to this, you will enjoy the fact that its integrated slickness additive is integrated throughout the PVC to provide lubrication for maximum distance. The line needed to be stretched a little before use, but this seemed to cure any lingering memory. I'm a Barrio customer for life from now on that's for sure! Loading... Unsubscribe from Mike Barrio? Name: Nelson UlshaferCountry: United StatesSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. I was fishing this line at the coast today, love it, just a few false casts and it flies as far as possible, I did have the backing line out 3 ft of the top eye in some of my casts (110 ft including the tippet), I wish the total length of the line was 108 ft. When necessary, I could wind the rod up to put out long casts without line-collapse. Fishhound.com 16,180 views. Ordered the Smallstream especially for my little creek. The asking price of £27.60 including delivery makes these a bit of a steal. 1:13. All in all, an excellent product and one I will recommend. Great value for money and free worldwide shipping! Name: Philip M.Country: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Mike Barrio was brought up in the South Island of New Zealand, then went on to spend a number of years in Leon, Northern Spain and has lived in Aberdeenshire since the mid 80s. Thanks a lot for developing this line. Thanks a lot for your work for us fly fishermen. The Barrio brand is my number 1 choice for fly lines now and I am gradually replacing all my existing lines with them. Mluví o tom (159). I just wanted to say how pleased I am with my new Smallstream #4. Overall, it confirmed the maxim that the right line can make all the difference to a rod. Barrio Smallstream fly lines have been designed for small streams, rivers and any location where fishing distances are likely to be more limited, or your casting area restricted. The Smallstream WF4F that I ordered arrived in good time and I had my first opportunity to cast with it yesterday. It does everything I need for the waters I fish. The Barrio Smallstream lines are quite simply superb. Name: Michael StoeckCountry: GermanySubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Lots of bushes and branches make it challenging to get the fly presented accurately. www.flylineshop.com Unfortunately only 6/7 in stock just now. While the Barrio GT90 is the standard 90 feet long (27.4m), the GT125 measures a massive 125 feet (38m). Subscribe to Fly Fishing and Fly Tying: http://flyfishing-and-flytying.co.uk/subscribe/ And WOW!!! Name: Josh TatmanCountry: United StatesSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. I took it to a casting lesson with a well respected guide in my area and he was also extremely impressed with the line. The Barrio Smallstream has been specifically designed for the purpose and developed so that a #1 line will suit a #1 rod and a #3 line a #3 rod. 3 talking about this. Barrio fly line reviews covering the full range of Mike Barrio's good quality and cost-effective fly lines, spanning everything from the GT90 to the Mallard and Smallstream. Presentation and accuracy at short range with our new Smallstream fly line is simply sweet, but shooting line to cover a rising fish at more distance remains easy, predictable and controlled. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Excellent line, extraordinary balance in short and long shots. The Moser braided loop is fitting well. Name: David ParkerCountry: UKSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Shop the right line for every fish at RIO. They're superb value for money, whether you're an instructor or just a fly fisher. Reactions: GEK79 and madcaster. As Barrio fly lines can only be purchased directly from the maker, Mike Barrio, they're available at a fraction of the price of most big brands - yet their quality and performance, in my opinion, is at least as good or better. Name: Pascal DUBOISCountry: FranceSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. In case you haven't guessed - I very much enjoy casting this line and it places itself neatly in the already superb range of Barrio lines and is one that I'm sure will bring many happy days to all who enjoy fishing the 'Small Streams'. Congratulations Mike for your fabulous job. I love the Barrio lines. Smallstream WF4F fly line - target weight at 24 feet - 120 grains / 7.8 grams. After the lockdown, I have finally been able to try my Smallstream #5 and it has impressed me. When Mike Barrio's new SLX line turned up the timing could not have been better as I was meeting a bunch of anglers where I work to mark the start of the river season down here in Devon. Barrio Fly Line Review. 8 en parlent. In my opinion this would be a great line to use on rods for beginners when teaching, as it feels a little more stable and predictable when you can carry more line beyond the head than the SLX. 2982 Synes godt om. I found the line to be very manoeuvrable. I've been seriously impressed with it's performance - it's simply brilliant. Many thanks and keep doing this fantastic job! The rod was self built, with different guides and spacings from the factory version and with the Smallstream line I would have described the overall action as medium and less fast than the rod reviews would have me believe. 62 talking about this. Smallstream WF2F fly line - target weight at 24 feet - 80 grains / 5.2 grams. I like my GT90, but this is a step up again. I'm off again this weekend, trying out Smallstream #3 on my EXP4 7'6" #3 on an even smaller river. That was the other thing that was immediately obvious - this line was performing some amazingly tight loops - always under control - and I realised this line is just the tool for casting to easily spooked fish. Mike has extensive experience in fishing these types of venue and this line is nothing short of perfect. It floated high in the water, even the tip, but eventually the tip sank. El … It very easy to cast on small and medium rivers and last week I fished with it on the Dordogne river, a large one. Barrio Fly Lines are researched and developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the heart of the rivers Don, Dee, Spey and Deveron. The Barrio Fly Line range is ideal for fishing on our lochs and rivers and is enjoying a growing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money. I was able to spey cast, single and double, with ease. 1 en parlen. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. With their nice supple feel and low memory, they are simply a pleasure to cast! This line seems to make me a better caster and performs just as well or better than the more expensive lines. Name: Grant RichardsonCountry: South AfricaSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Still, this is not tagged as a 'distance' line. Name: Ronald MolagCountry: NetherlandsSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. © Copyright www.flylineshop.com all rights reserved. Loops were pin-point accurate and straight, with any line wobble straightening itself out as the line travelled and loops seemed to become tighter. He recommended his Smallstream fly line. In conclusion, I'd say that the overall performance was very pleasing and fulfilled all of the requirements of the scenario for which the line was bought. My WF4 Smallstream is dead, after 7 years of very good job, and not for one or two fly sessions a year! Memory is virtually non-existent. The ease with which it casts with only a short amount of line out, could make it ideal for beginners. I'm already a huge fan of the Mallard DT and SLX so hoped the all-new Smallstream #3 would suit my new rod nicely. Especially, for the very young, or those using short rods. Name: Christian KruselburgerCountry: AustriaSubject: Barrio Fly Lines. Loads really well in close, yet still allows for a nice presentation. The Barrio GT125 fly line is effectively a longer version of Barrio's excellent GT90 fly line. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. We do our best to target the internationally recognised line weight standards to help you to match a fly line to your rod. A fast and friendly service and I am very pleased with my Smallstream line. I tested yesterday my 3wt Smallstream fly line, I can only define it in one word "Superb". I purchased a Smallstream line to fish on a Sage 4wt SLT to give me a bit more control in windy conditions over my SLT 3wt. With their nice supple feel and very low memory, they are simply a pleasure to cast! With this line I can single or double Spey down a run with a weighted nymph covering the water gently, or change to a dry fly and fire it accurately under that tree on the far bank. The Barrio Smallstream ...... A superb light presentation fly line for your favourite carbon, fibreglass and bamboo fly rods! Using the Barrio Smallstream WF4F line on a Loop Xact #4 rod. Name: Peter LindblomCountry: SwedenSubject: Smallstream Fly Lines. Barrio Fly Lines are researched and developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the heart of the rivers Don, Dee, Spey and Deveron. Operating as usual. If you are looking for a soft presentation of your dry fly and easy casting, this is your line.