Episode 61 – CHRIS WALKER: Understanding Leader and Tippet Design, Technology and Application with RIO’s Lead Product Designer
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In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Chris Walker, the Lead Product Designer and R&D Manager at RIO Products – a brand recognized for its innovation and leadership in fly lines, leaders, and tippet. Chris addresses critical topics related to leaders and tippet set-ups, which are arguably the most significant elements directly connecting an angler to fish. He discusses common questions surrounding material options, performance metrics, and the confusion anglers often face when se...
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Published 11/19/24
In this episode of Waypoints, we sit down with Peter Knox, the lead fly rod designer at Sage, a company renowned for its high-performance fly rods and innovation in rod technologies. Founded in 1980 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Sage was the first to introduce fast-action, powerful graphite...
Published 11/04/24