Why or why not?

Anyone 

I don't fish river smallies, but tidal largies, so maybe this info isn't applicable to you. I use the smaller Rico on blue bird sky days in spots with good tidal flow. The smaller Rico makes a lot less noise when hitting the water and I think spooks less fish that are tight to cover. The Rio Rico makes more noise when hitting the water, so I tend to use that on more overcast days or choppier water where I think it won't spook fish, and maybe need to draw them more. If I had to choose between the two, the smaller Rico is more effective for me.

I don’t fish that brand but if I did it would most likely be a 1/4 oz. or 5/16 oz. version I’d throw. When I start throwing bigger 1/2 oz. Pop R’s I don’t do as well.  

20 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Why or why not?

Not know anything about that brand other than it’s multiple sizes. What’s with them? Higher Quality? 

I’ve heard of something like that, never seen one 

Two different lures. The original Rico is a spitting popper, the Rio Rico is more of a blooper, walker. 

On 10/4/2022 at 6:36 PM, Deleted account said:

Two different lures. The original Rico is a spitting popper, the Rio Rico is more of a blooper, walker. 

Which do you suppose is more effective in rivers?

1 hour ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Which do you suppose is more effective in rivers?

Depends, if you have chop and current, I'd go with the Rio, if it's dead calm or something close to it, it's hard to beat the original Rico. I find SM aren't as fuzzy as LMBs when it comes to top water lures.

The more chop on the surface the more action I want from the bait.

And I love to walk the dog