At the heart of your fishing - lies a great fly line!

Barrio Fly Lines

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 our lochs and rivers and has gained an excellent reputation for innovation, quality and value for money.

A keen trout fisher, Mike Barrio was brought up in the South Island of New Zealand, spent a number of years in Leon in Northern Spain, has lived in Aberdeenshire since the mid 80s ... and enjoys nothing better than a few hours on the river!

He also ran Haddo Trout Fishery, a little hideaway in the trees, where the enthusiasm and exceptional fishing were always eagerly anticipated.

Mike Barrio working on early fly line designs at the Haddo Trout Fishery hut
Barrio GT90 Fly Lines

Mike designs all our fly line tapers and each line profile is then relayed to our chosen fly line manufacturers in the UK and USA for production.

The launch of a Barrio fly line follows many months of research and development and a tremendous amount of enthusiastic input and feedback from local anglers with a good range of experience and casting ability.

We have some great personal friends in our Barrio Pro Team, friends who have always been keen to help with the development of new products and friends that we enjoy going fishing with!

Barrio WF Mallard fly lines
Fly line research and development at one of the UK production factories

Good design does not need fancy blurb and explanation, it should allow you to focus on the water, on your fishing, and not on your gear.

Our well balanced fly lines, suitable for all fishing styles and techniques, will deliver the accurate and delicate casts that matter.

Designed in Scotland, smooth and supple, simply a pleasure to fish!

Designed in Scotland - Cast with confidence all over the world

Mike Barrio fishing the Highland lochs of Assynt, Scotland.

The Wild Trout Trust

Barrio Fly Lines supports the Wild Trout Trust