Rio Powerflex Ultra Shooting Line with hard, tough coating for ultra-long casts!

RIO's Powerflex Ultra Shooting Line is designed for anglers using Skagit or Scandi style shooting heads. It features an extremely tough outer coating, over a medium stiff Powerflex core that shoots with unbelievable ease for ultra-long casts, has greatly increased durability and ensures tangle-free performance, cast after cast. The line's ultra-slick coating floats high on the surface, allowing for reduced drag and making it easy to shoot. Bullet proof welded loops on each end make it fast and easy to rig, while the front loop is large enough to pass an entire shooting head coil through, for maximum speed and efficiency when rigging.

The best sinking tip fly line series in the world...now with ConnectCore Technology

A series of sinking tip lines specifically built for anglers that like a balanced casting rig. A unique, fatter body section eliminates the "kick" usually associated with casting sink tip lines; while the longer front tapers ensure the line does not dump on the forward cast. The supple floating body section allows anglers to easily mend and control the way the fly fishes, making it ideal for river anglers. Each line has a welded loop on the front end for easy rigging.

• Smooth casting body section eliminates the characteristic "kick"

• Density Compensated tip for fly control

• Smooth casting tapers, that are easy to cast

• Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for maximum performance

• XS Technology for a super slick coating

For fast-action fly rods with ultra-slick performance.

The RIO GRAND is a full line size heavier than the industry standard, and features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to easily load faster action fly rods. The line has a short head that is easy to cast, and is built with "MaxFloat Tip" technology, RIO's proprietary tip coating formula that floats more than twice as high as regular line tips, without any increase in diameter. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.

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Features of the Rio Grand Fly Line:

• A full line size heavier to easily load fast rods
• Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast
• Front loaded, short head
• Built with a supple,coldwater core and coating

The Ideal line for Roll & Single-handed Spey casts

The SINGLE HAND SPEY LINE serves as a fantastic tool for anglers performing roll and singlehanded Spey casts. The rear weight distribution loads a rod deeply in the tightest of quarters, allowing anglers to make long, effortless casts with obstacles close behind. Though primarily designed for roll casting, this line also performs exceptionally easy overhead casts with incredibly smooth loop control. Built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore the line provides groundbreaking levels of sensitivity and performance.

The F/H/I version of this line has a triple density (floating, hover, intermediate) coating, that is perfect for swinging soft hackles across fast, uneven flows, or for stripping streamers for autumn browns. The multi density coating ensures the fly stays down, yet easily allows for complex mends and line control.

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Features of the InTouch Single-handed Spey Fly Line:

• Designed for incredibly easy roll and overhead casting
• Ultra-low stretch core for maximum performance
• DualTone system to easily identify loading area
• Thick handling section lengthens out the head for stability and control

The ultimate, all-around floating line for TROUT with ultra-slick performance.

The RIO GOLD has a revolutionary taper design that gives incredible loop stability at distance, a unique profile that allows a rod to load at close range and a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2. The RIO Gold is the ultimate all round, floating line for the trout fly fisher and is built with "MaxFloat Tip" technology, RIO's proprietary tip coating formula that floats more than twice as high as regular line tips, without any increase in diameter. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.

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Features of the Rio Gold Fly Line:

• Long head for ultimate casting control
• Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast
• Front biased weight to load rods at close range
• Taper design to cast flies between #22 and #2

THE SLICKEST LINES ON THE MARKET!
Rio's SlickCast lines are the slickest lines out there on the market. You will be stunned by the slickness after countless days on the water. Notice the extra distance that comes with ease, the extended drag-free drifts, SlickCast lines slip effortlessly through rod guides. And, as essential slickening agents constantly migrate to the exterior surface, you can trust your SlickCast line to be as slick next season as the day you bought it.

PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY!
You’ll start to recognize the durability on Day 25, you’ll appreciate it on Day 50, and you’ll be blown away by it on Day 80. SlickCast’s proprietary formulation is off the charts when tested for abrasion and cracking resistance—producing the toughest, most durable fly line coating in the world. You can count on your SlickCast line to outlast every other fly line you have ever fished.

LOWEST FRICTION!
Fly line slickness is the most important factor for getting distance and for feeding slack on drifts. Simply, the slicker a line is, the more effective and efficient you will fish due to easier distance and extended drag-free drifts.

TESTING METHOD – To test the fly line slickness, Rio weaves a sample through a series of chrome bars. One end is tied to a weight, and they pull the other end to start the line moving and maintain its motion. They measure the force it takes to start the line moving, as well as the force required to maintain motion. The higher the forces required the more friction the line has—not good for long casts and shooting line.

33% MORE FISHING TIME BEFORE CRACKING THAN THE NEXT BEST TECHNOLOGY
Fly lines crack over time and use. The more durable a fly line coating is, the longer a fly line will last before it cracks, and the more fishing time you get out of a line.

TESTING METHOD – Rio replicates the conditions that cause a fly line to crack (usage) by attaching a weight on one end of the line and pulling the fly line back and forth continuously through their lab version of a rod tip top, and recording the number of cycles it takes until seeing the first sign of cracking.

140% TOUGHER COATING THAN THE NEXT BEST TECHNOLOGY
As fly lines get used, the action of the line moving through rod guides gradually wears off (abrades) the surface of the coating. As abrasion appears on the coating, the line gets rougher and doesn’t shoot or float as well. The longer a line lasts before abrasion, the higher the line’s performance.

TESTING METHOD – To test abrasion resistance, Rio attaches a weight to one end of the line, drapes it over a chrome bar, and cycles it back and forth over the bar, rubbing the same section of coating until it starts to abrade.

Rio Elite Indicator Fly Line

For long casts, dead drifts with indicator nymph rigs, wading and fishing from an anchored boat. Maximize the drift with this line by casting far upstream, mending as the rig drifts even while in position, then stack mending with ease as it travels far downstream. The long head allows for more efficient mending at distance while also helping stack mending techniques downstream, creating a seamless and longer natural drift. 30ft weights are roughly two AFFTA sizes heavy to make carrying and turnover of big indicators and heavy nymph rigs a breeze. Strike, Set, Game On.

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Features & Benefits:

• Perfect for wade fishing or anchored boat
• Turns over big indicators and heavy flies
• Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in casting control, performance and smoothness
• Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast technology
• EasyID on front taper for fast line recognition

Rio Elite Camolux Sub-Surface Fly Line

This intermediate sinking line is built for camouflage and stealth with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance. Choose from a sink rate between 1.5 and 2 inches per second or hover option at less than 1 inch per second. This line is built with a unique camo coloration in the head that is extremely effective when targeting wary fish in clear water and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft depth in lakes. The line also features a “hang marker” approximately 20ft from the front end for fishing the hang, or judging when to make the cast.

The Perfect Line For Roll And Single Handed Spey Casts With Low-Stretch, Ultra-Slick Performance

The Single Handed Spey line is a fantastic tool for anglers that prefer to perform roll and single-handed Spey casts. The rear weight distribution loads a rod deeply in the tightest of quarters, allowing anglers to make long, effortless casts with obstacles close behind. Though primarily designed for roll casting, this line also performs exceptionally easy overhead casts with incredibly smooth loop control. Each line is built on RIO’s low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance, and features SlickCast— the slickest, most durable coating on the market.

Popular lake angling series with ultra-slick performance

The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with either a 3ft or 6ft long, clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded loops on the front and back for fast rigging. With options available in regular and long, hover and intermediate, it is a must have line for lake anglers everywhere.

RIO's Mainstream series of fly lines have been developed to meet the overall needs of the average and novice fly fisher, and are designed to optimize rod performance with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths. Every Mainstream line undergoes the same rigorous production processes and quality control standards as all RIO fly lines, and is made in RIO's Idaho manufacturing facility. Each line is built with a slick coating on a supple memory-free core, for the best in performance. 

Slightly heavier than standard lines for easy loading
Supple core with a slick coldwater coating

RIO's Mainstream bass fly lines have been developed to meet the overall needs of the average and novice fly fisher, and are designed to optimize rod performance with slightly heavier and shorter head lengths. Every Mainstream line undergoes the same rigorous production processes and quality control standards as all RIO fly lines, and is made in RIO's Idaho manufacturing facility. Each Bass line is built with a warm water coating over a supple memory-free core, for the best in performance.

Designed for Fast-Action fly rods, with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance

The ELITE RIO GRAND is a full line size heavier than the industry standard, and features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to easily load faster action fly rods. The low stretch core gives incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and provides enhanced detection of takes, faster hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. The RIO Grand is the best choice of line for the modern, fast action fly rod. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line.

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Features of the Elite Rio Grand Fly Line:

• A full line size heavier to easily load fast rods
• Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast
• Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in casting control, performance and smoothness
• RIO's SureFire tricolored measuring system for increased accuracy and distance control
• Front loaded, short head

Popular lake angling series with ultra-slick performance

The Premier Midge tip is a floating line with either a 3ft or 6ft long, clear intermediate tip that sinks 1.5 inches per second or a gray hover option that sinks 1 inch per second. This is deadly effective on windy days, when fishing in shallow bays, close to lake shores or over the top of weed beds, and is perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers, and chironomids (buzzers). Each line is built with a supple coldwater core, SlickCast coating, and welded loops on the front and back for fast rigging. With options available in regular and long, hover and intermediate, it is a must have line for lake anglers everywhere.

Rio Premier LightLine with SlickCast

Premier LightLine Double Taper is designed for slower action rods - especially bamboo, glass and “classic” action graphite rods, with ultra-slick performance.

RIO’s LightLine DT is designed for more traditional action fly rods such as bamboo, glass and the more “Classic” flexing graphite rods to provide slower loading. Built to precisely match the industry line standards, this line will not overload such rods – even at longer range. The weight distribution and short front taper ensures the line loads at close range, making it ideal for fishing on smaller creeks and streams, while the softer, supple coating ensures the line remains relaxed and easy to handle in the majority of conditions. In addition the line is built with SlickCast—the slickest, most durable coating on the market.