Rio Grande King — Trude

Meet the Rio Grande King Trude: a hair-winged fly that looks so convincing trout might text their friends about it. Part realism, part temptation — all business when the water’s clear and your dignity’s on the line.

Who it’s for: anglers who prefer technique over luck, trout that appreciate subtle theatrics, and anyone living the AXG Life — Life, Adventure-Ready and ready to flirt with a hatch.

Key Features & Design

• Pattern: Rio Grande King — Trude, celebrated for lifelike realism.
• Wing material: Natural hair wing for a convincing profile and subtle movement.
• Versatility: Designed to be fished dry or wet — because trout have mood swings.
• Use case: Ideal for targeting trout that favor natural-looking offerings in a range of conditions.

Performance & Benefits

This fly brings believable imitation to the water. The natural hair wing provides realistic silhouette and movement, making the fly read like a real insect to wary trout. Fish it dry to sit lightly on the surface and tempt wary rise forms, or fish it wet to imitate subsurface activity — versatility that turns stuck weekends into hero stories.

Built to perform whether you’re stalking spring creeks at dawn or tinkering with late-afternoon drifts, the Rio Grande King Trude helps you land more takes and fewer excuses. It’s simple: better illusion, better strikes, better campfire anecdotes.

Why you’ll like it

• Natural hair wing creates lifelike action without needing theatrics from you.
• Dual dry/wet use means fewer flies to carry and more options on the water.
• Classic Rio Grande King pattern trusted by anglers who prefer results over hype.

Ready to upgrade your fly box? Toss the Rio Grande King Trude into your kit and make river stories that sound totally believable — until someone asks for pictures. Add to cart and make your next drift worth bragging about.