New
Elite Gold XP
Line Class:
WF-6-F
With a mid-length head and half-size heavy design, GOLD XP is the most versatile taper in the GOLD lineup. The added “extra power” relative to classic GOLD gives it the flexibility to excel across the widest variety of techniques and casting lengths, offering truly blended performance. Thanks to its medium-long rear taper and a balanced body for improved turnover of indicators and nymphs, GOLD XP is at home sending drys at distance, running heavier rigs though deeper pools and making quick shots from drift boats. GOLD XP is still perfectly capable of delivering precise, delicate presentations, while its added weight makes the line fish and cast comfortably at shorter distances, typical of wading on smaller waters.
Choose GOLD XP for Extra Power + Extra Versatility.
Mid-length head and half-size heavy weight balances the ability to carry line against quickly loading the rod for shorter casts
Medium-long rear taper maintains line control for longer presentations, both in the air as well as on the water while mending
Balanced body with ample power at the front to turn over the widest range of rigs, plus enough rear power to load rods more deeply for short- to mid-length shots
Mid-length front taper for increased versatility: Capable of turning over heavier rigs on shorter leaders powerfully or tiny dry flies on long leaders with finesse
Color: Moss/Electric Green/Gray
Line
Sink Rate
Colour
30 ft Head Weight
Total Head Weigth
Head Length
Total Length
3er / WF-3-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
110 gr (7,1 g)
148 gr (9,6 g)
40 ft (12,2 m)
80 ft (24,4 m)
4er / WF-4-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
130 gr (8,4 g)
173 gr (11,2 g)
41 ft (12,5 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
5er / WF-5-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
150 gr (9,7 g)
200 gr (12,9 g)
42 ft (12,8 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
6er / WF-6-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
173 gr (11,2 g)
235 gr (15,2 g)
43 ft (13.1 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
7er / WF-7-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
198 gr (12,8 g)
272 gr (17,6 g)
44 ft (13,4 m)
100 ft (30,5 m)
8er / WF-8-F
floating
Moss/Electric Green/Gray
225 gr (14,6 g)
304 gr (19,7 g)
45 ft (13,7 m)
100 ft (30,5 m)
RIO Products
New
Premier Gold XP
Line Class:
WF-7-F
The mid-length head length and half-size heavy design of the Gold XP makes it the most versatile trout taper in our Gold lineup. The added “extra power” relative to the classic RIO Gold makes the Gold XP excel in the widest variety of techniques and casting lengths, offering truly blended performance. 2-tone coloured coating and Slickcast coating.
Color: light green / moss
Item no.
Line class
Total length
12-9910-03
WF-3-F
27,4m
12-9910-04
WF-4-F
27,4m
12-9910-05
WF-5-F
27,4m
12-9910-06
WF-6-F
27,4m
12-9910-07
WF-7-F
30,5m
12-9910-08
WF-8-F
30,5m
RIO Products
New
Premier Gold Max
Line Class:
WF-5-F
At a full line-size heavy, GOLD MAX is RIO’s powerful all-around taper for delivering plus-size rigs that get bites in fisheries not centered around long leaders and tiny drys. With the shortest head length in the GOLD class, MAX is purpose-built for smoothly loading weightier, unwieldy payloads. The short head carries more weight toward the back of the body so anglers can turn over heavier rigs more efficiently, while the shorter front taper combined with tapered body roll-casts bulkier rigs with ease, mends effortlessly at distance and delivers large drys with finesse. For powerful versatility, GOLD MAX lets you cast more weight under control, while also allowing for presentations decidedly cleaner than overly front-loaded line configurations.
Choose GOLD MAX for Maximum Power + Effortless Performance.
Compact and powerful, the Short Head and Full Size Heavy weight efficiently carries heavier flies and rigs with ease.
Short Rear Taper for easier shooting on longer distance casts.
Rear-Loaded Body turns over heavier rigs more smoothly than an aggressive, front-loaded design and makes for easy roll casting and mending of the entire head.
Short Front taper for more powerful turnover for heavier flies and indicator rigs.
Technologies & Features:
SlickCast: SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line
MaxFloat Tip: MaxFloat Tip technology is a high float coating that floats more than twice as high as regular fly line tips, without any increase in Diameter
DualTone: Marks the sweet spot of a fly line by providing an obvious color change in the line at the sweet spot.
EasyID: RIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line.
Front Welded Loop: Allows to replace your leader quick and easy
Back Welded Loop: For a quick and easy connection to the backing
Color: Mint/Blaze Orange
Available line sizes:
Model (Line size)
Density
Color
30 ft Head-Weight
Total Head Weight
Head Length
Total Length
4er / WF-4-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
140 gr (9,1 g)
175 (11,3 g)
36 ft (11,0 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
5er / WF-5-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
160 gr (10,4 g)
205 (11,3 g)
37 ft (11,3 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
6er / WF-6-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
185 gr (12 g)
240 (15,6 g)
38 ft (11,6 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
7er / WF-7-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
210 gr (13,6 g)
280 (18,1 g)
39 ft (11,9 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
8er / WF-8-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
240 gr (15,6 g)
330 (21,4 g)
40 ft (12,2 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
9er / WF-9-F
schwimmend
Mint/Blaze Orange
280(18,1 g)
390 (25,3 g)
41 ft (12,5 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
RIO Products
New
Elite Gold Max
Line Class:
WF-8-F
At a full line-size heavy, GOLD MAX is RIO’s most powerful all-around taper for delivering plus-size rigs that get bites in fisheries not centered around long leaders and tiny drys. With the shortest head length in the GOLD class, MAX is purpose-built for smoothly loading weightier, unwieldy payloads. The short head carries more weight toward the back of the body so anglers can turn over heavier rigs more efficiently, while the shorter front taper combined with tapered body roll-casts bulkier rigs with ease, mends effortlessly at distance and delivers large drys with finesse. For powerful versatility, GOLD MAX lets you cast more weight under control, while also allowing for presentations decidedly cleaner than overly front-loaded line configurations.
Choose GOLD MAX for Maximum Power + Effortless Performance.
Compact and powerful, the short head and full-size heavy weight carries heavier flies and rigs with ease
Short rear taper for easier shooting on longer distance casts
Rear-loaded body turns over heavier rigs more smoothly than aggressive, front-loaded designs and makes for easy roll casting and mending of the entire head
Short front taper for more powerful turnover of heavier flies and indicator rigs
Color: Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
Modell
Eigenschaften
Farbe
30 ft Kopf-Gewicht
Gesamt Kopf Gewicht
Kopf-Länge
Gesamt-Länge
4er / WF-4-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
140 gr (9,1 g)
175 (11,3 g)
36 ft (11,0 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
5er / WF-5-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
160 gr (10,4 g)
205 (11,3 g)
37 ft (11,3 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
6er / WF-6-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
185 gr (12 g)
240 (15,6 g)
38 ft (11,6 m)
90 ft (27,4 m)
7er / WF-7-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
210 gr (13,6 g)
280 (18,1 g)
39 ft (11,9 m)
100 ft (30,5 m)
8er / WF-8-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
240 gr (15,6 g)
330 (21,4 g)
40 ft (12,2 m)
100 ft (30,5 m)
9er / WF-9-F
schwimmend
Mint/Green/Blaze Orange
280(18,1 g)
390 (25,3 g)
41 ft (12,5 m)
100 ft (30,5 m)
RIO Products
New
10ft InTouch Density Compensated Replacement Tips (intermediate)
Line Class:
7
These shorter version of the 15 ft tip are ideal for shorter rods, tight casting situations, or smaller rivers. They are available in four different densities; floating, intermediate, slow sinking (Type 3) and fast sinking (Type 6), and have welded loops on both ends for easy attachment. 10 ft tips are available in numerous different sizes as well as densities
Length: 10 ft. (3,4 Meter)Type: intermediate (4-5cm/s sinking)Color: gray
RIO Products
New
10ft InTouch Density Compensated Replacement Tips (DC 3)
Line Class:
8
These shorter version of the 15 ft tip are ideal for shorter rods, tight casting situations, or smaller rivers. They are available in four different densities; floating, intermediate, slow sinking (Type 3) and fast sinking (Type 6), and have welded loops on both ends for easy attachment. 10 ft tips are available in numerous different sizes as well as densities
Length: 10 ft. (3,4 Meter)Type: DC 3 sinking (8-10cm /s sinking) (Density Compensated)Color: brown
RIO Products
New
10ft InTouch Density Compensated Replacement Tips (floating)
Line Class:
7
These shorter version of the 15 ft tip are ideal for shorter rods, tight casting situations, or smaller rivers. They are available in four different densities; floating, intermediate, slow sinking (Type 3) and fast sinking (Type 6), and have welded loops on both ends for easy attachment. 10 ft tips are available in numerous different sizes as well as densities
Length: 10 ft. (3,4 Meter)Type: floatingColor: straw
RIO Products
New
10ft InTouch Density Compensated Replacement Tips (DC 6)
Line Class:
#5
These shorter version of the 15 ft tip are ideal for shorter rods, tight casting situations, or smaller rivers. They are available in four different densities; floating, intermediate, slow sinking (Type 3) and fast sinking (Type 6), and have welded loops on both ends for easy attachment. 10 ft tips are available in numerous different sizes as well as densities
Length: 10 ft. (3,4 Meter)Type: DC 6 sinking (15-18cm /s sinking) (Density Compensated)Color: black
RIO Products
New
Heavy Versi Leader (6ft)
Type:
6 ips
These leaders are designed to the spey angler. The Spey VersiLeaders have a 25 lb core and have a length of 6ft. We offer different sinking types.
Sink rate
US-Size
Strength
Item-No.
float
25 lb
11,3 kg
12-4715-00
1,5 ips (3,8 cm/s)
25 lb
11,3 kg
12-4715-01
4 ips (10 cm /s)
25 lb
11,3 kg
12-4715-04
6 ips (15cm /s)
25 lb
11,3 kg
12-4715-06
RIO Products
Mucho Hucho Super Sinker Shooting Head
Type:
625 grain (15ft)
This super heavy and fast sinking Hucho shooting head made of T-23 like material has been designed for heavy # 10+ two-handed rods for hucho fishing. The shooting head comes in two different weights. So you need nearly no space when casting and the shooting head delivers even big hucho streamers. The shooting head is equipped with loops on both ends. The core strength of this shooting head is 45lbs.We would like to thank Günther Feuerstein for his support in the development of these new Huchen shooting heads!
Mucho Hucho 625 grainLength: 15ft. / 4,57 mWeight: 625 gr. / 40,4 g
Mucho Hucho 750 grainLength: 17ft. / 5,18 mWeight: 750 gr. / 48,5 g
Traun River
HUCHO GameChanger Specialty Shooting Head
Type:
350 grain (10.5ft)
This special Hucho shooting head made of triple density (floating, intermediate, S3) material has been designed for # 10+ two-handed rods for hucho fishing in challenging conditions. The shooting head comes in two different weights. So you need nearly no space when casting. The shooting head delivers even big hucho streamers at all distances. The shooting head is equipped with loops on both ends. The core strength of this shooting head is 45lbs. We suggest to add an additional tip if you combine it with a two-handed rod. We would like to thank Günther Feuerstein for his support in the development of these new Huchen shooting heads!
Hucho Game Changer 350 grainLength: 10,5 ft. / 3,2 mWeight: 350 gr. / 23 g(- this version can also be used with a 10weight single handed rod - no additional tip needed)
Hucho Game Changer 425 grainLength: 11 ft / 3,35 mWeight: 425 gr. / 27,5 g
Traun River
Ambassador Blitz Fly Line
Line Class:
WF-10-F/H/I
DELIVER BIG FLIES QUICKLY TO POWERFUL, FAST-MOVING FISH WITH WIND-CUTTING EFFICIENCY AND MINIMAL FALSE CASTSThe Blitz line’s short, 26-foot head enables the fastest possible delivery and easy shooting. An extended handling section behind the head allows the angler to carry more line for greater accuracy on long cast and easier pickups for second shots. The idea was inspired by chasing albies in the mid- Atlantic, but the Blitz line will be right at home in any fishery where speed counts in order to get a fly in front of fast-moving, feeding fish.- Unique 26-foot short head taper keeps false casts to a minimum- Extended handling section for greater accuracy on long casts and easier pickups on second shots- Multi-Density Control maintains a straight line connection to fly" Blitzes are brief surface feeding chaos and the RIO Blitz Line is like using the drive through window at a fast food joint. The short, heavy head loads the rod quickly, so the fly gets delivered with minimal false casting and an improved thicker running line makes retrieving and recasting a dream. The Blitz Line is not some one trick pony. It can deliver big nasty flies into tight cover or reachout with long probing casts. This taper and running line setup is also good for beginning casters, because the rod loads easily with less false casting."- Brian Horsley / RIO Ambassador
RIO Products
%
Premier Grand Fly Line (pale green/lt. yellow)
Line Class:
WF-5-F
The best choice of line for the modern, fast action fly rod.
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. Built with a short head that is easy to cast, this line is also an excellent choice for novice casters who need a little more feel when casting.
Color: green/yellow/gray
RIO Products
BUNDLE
Poly Leader with Loops (305cm)
Type:
Sinkrate 4 ips (10cm/s)
Every Poly Leader is equipped with two loops. Thus you can easily connect your leader with your fly line with loop-to-loop.
Sink Rate
Strength
Length
4 cm/s (1.5 ips)
14 kg (30 lbs)
305 cm (10 ft)
10 cm/s (4 ips)
14 kg (30 lbs)
305 cm (10 ft)
18 cm/s (7 ips)
14 kg (30 lbs)
305 cm (10 ft)
Traun River
BUNDLE
Poly Leader with Loops (230cm)
Type:
Sinkrate 7 ips (18cm/s)
Every Poly Leader is equipped with two loops. Thus you can easily connect your leader with your fly line with loop-to-loop.
Sink Rate
Strength
Length
10 cm/s (4 ips)
6.5 kg (15 lbs)
230 cm (7.5 ft)
18 cm/s (7 ips)
6.5 kg (15 lbs)
230 cm (7.5 ft)
Traun River
Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head (F/I/S3)
Line Class:
725 gr F/I/S3
The Ultimate Sinking Spey Body for total control over fishing depth, swing speed and fishing through variable surface currents.
RIO's Elite GameChanger Body is the perfect delivery system for long tapered sink tips, getting flies down in the water column, and lines below variable surface currents. The spey body features RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these sinking spey bodies. Each built with SlickCast Technology and ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
With the GameChanger Body, the wide variety of density options give anglers total control over the depth of fishing, ensuring a straighter line down to the fly, reducing sag typical in single-density lines. The F/H/I option is great with an intermediate, type 3 tip, and swings beautifully between 2ft-4ft. The F/I/S3 is ideal for adding type 3 and type 6 tips, and good for swinging between 4ft and 8ft down along with a F/S3/S5 for swinging 8ft to 12ft down. Full sinking options are also available with an intermediate I/S2/S3 and fastest sinking, bottom-dredging S3/S5/S7 as the best choice for getting the slowest, deepest swing.
Color: Black/Aqua/Yellow/Flo Orange
Sink Rate: F/I/S3
Available Line sizes:
Grains
Gram
Line Class
Length
400
25,9
#6
7,0 m
450
29,2
#6/7
7,0 m
500
32,4
#7
7,0 m
550
35,6
#8
7,0 m
600
38,9
#8/9
7,3 m
650
42,1
#9
7,6 m
725
47,0
#10/11
7,6 m
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head (F/S3/S5)
Line Class:
550 gr F/S3/S5
The Ultimate Sinking Spey Body for total control over fishing depth, swing speed and fishing through variable surface currents.
RIO's Elite GameChanger Body is the perfect delivery system for long tapered sink tips, getting flies down in the water column, and lines below variable surface currents. The spey body features RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these sinking spey bodies. Each built with SlickCast Technology and ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
With the GameChanger Body, the wide variety of density options give anglers total control over the depth of fishing, ensuring a straighter line down to the fly, reducing sag typical in single-density lines. The F/H/I option is great with an intermediate, type 3 tip, and swings beautifully between 2ft-4ft. The F/I/S3 is ideal for adding type 3 and type 6 tips, and good for swinging between 4ft and 8ft down along with a F/S3/S5 for swinging 8ft to 12ft down. Full sinking options are also available with an intermediate I/S2/S3 and fastest sinking, bottom-dredging S3/S5/S7 as the best choice for getting the slowest, deepest swing.
Color: Black/Yellow/Flo Orange
Sinkrate: F/S3/S5
Available Line sizes:
Grains
Gram
Line Class
Length
400
25,9
#6
7,0 m
450
29,2
#6/7
7,0 m
500
32,4
#7
7,0 m
550
35,6
#8
7,0 m
600
38,9
#8/9
7,3 m
650
42,1
#9
7,6 m
725
47,0
#10/11
7,6 m
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite Skagit Pickpocket Shooting Head (S3/S5/S7)
Line Class:
600 gr S3/S5/S7
THE ULTIMATE SKAGIT SINKING HEAD FOR ANGLERS NEEDING TO GET FLIES DEEP QUICKLY, SLOWING SWINGS DOWN, AND MAKING SECOND OR THIRD PASSES THROUGH RUNS.
Skagit Style - Sinking Shooting Head
RIO's Elite Skagit Pickpocket heads are the perfect delivery system for casting heavy sink tips and efficiently getting down in the water column when fishing the bottom is of utmost importance. The heads feature RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that removes the hinge point from head to sink tip, ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and provides the very best depth control when fishing variable currents of pools, runs, and pocket water. With the ability to swing under conflicting surface currents and slow your fly down in colder water conditions, maximum control is best achieved with these sinking heads vs a floating head configuration. In addition, mending control is heightened when using sinking heads, as you can adjust the rear floating section without moving the sinking portions of the line closer to the fly.
Head lengths are relatively short, making them easier to lift at the end of a swing for the next cast
Powerful taper modeled after the Elite Skagit Max
Power turns over the heaviest tips and flies
Multi-Density Control maintains a straight line connection while allowing flies to sink below fast and turbulent surface current
Color: Black/Blue
S3/S5/S7 “Dredger” configuration in the most popular winter fishing grain weights of 525gr and 600gr, for the ultimate performance in getting the fly to the bottom quickly and keeping it there throughout the entire swing.
Line size
Rod size
Head Length
Sink Rate
525gr (34.0g)
#7/8
20ft / 6.1m
3ips/5ips/7ips
600gr (38.9g)
#8/9
20ft / 6.1m
3ips/5ips/7ips
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head (S3/S5/S7)
Line Class:
600 gr S3/S5/S7
The Ultimate Sinking Spey Body for total control over fishing depth, swing speed and fishing through variable surface currents.
RIO's Elite GameChanger Body is the perfect delivery system for long tapered sink tips, getting flies down in the water column, and lines below variable surface currents. The spey body features RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these sinking spey bodies. Each built with SlickCast Technology and ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
With the GameChanger Body, the wide variety of density options give anglers total control over the depth of fishing, ensuring a straighter line down to the fly, reducing sag typical in single-density lines. The F/H/I option is great with an intermediate, type 3 tip, and swings beautifully between 2ft-4ft. The F/I/S3 is ideal for adding type 3 and type 6 tips, and good for swinging between 4ft and 8ft down along with a F/S3/S5 for swinging 8ft to 12ft down. Full sinking options are also available with an intermediate I/S2/S3 and fastest sinking, bottom-dredging S3/S5/S7 as the best choice for getting the slowest, deepest swing.
Color: Black/Flo Orange
Sinkrate: S3/S5/S7
Available Line sizes:
Grains
Gram
Line Class
Length
400
25,9
#6
7,0 m
450
29,2
#6/7
7,0 m
500
32,4
#7
7,0 m
550
35,6
#8
7,0 m
600
38,9
#8/9
7,3 m
650
42,1
#9
7,6 m
725
47,0
#10/11
7,6 m
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite Skagit Pickpocket Shooting Head (F/I/S3)
Line Class:
525 gr F/I/S3
THE ULTIMATE SKAGIT SINKING HEAD FOR ANGLERS NEEDING TO GET FLIES DEEP QUICKLY, SLOWING SWINGS DOWN, AND MAKING SECOND OR THIRD PASSES THROUGH RUNS.
Skagit Style - Sinking Shooting Head
RIO's Elite Skagit Pickpocket heads are the perfect delivery system for casting heavy sink tips and efficiently getting down in the water column when fishing the bottom is of utmost importance. The heads feature RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that removes the hinge point from head to sink tip, ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and provides the very best depth control when fishing variable currents of pools, runs, and pocket water. With the ability to swing under conflicting surface currents and slow your fly down in colder water conditions, maximum control is best achieved with these sinking heads vs a floating head configuration. In addition, mending control is heightened when using sinking heads, as you can adjust the rear floating section without moving the sinking portions of the line closer to the fly.
Head lengths are relatively short, making them easier to lift at the end of a swing for the next cast
Powerful taper modeled after the Elite Skagit Max
Power turns over the heaviest tips and flies
Multi-Density Control maintains a straight line connection while allowing flies to sink below fast and turbulent surface current
Color: Black/Grey/Salmon/Blue
Available Models:
Line size
Rod size
Head Length
Sink Rate
475gr (30.8g)
#7
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
500gr (32.4g)
#7
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
525gr (34.0g)
#7/8
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
550gr (35.6g)
#8
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
575gr (37.3g)
#8
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
600gr (38.9g)
#8/9
20ft / 6.1m
Float/1.5ips/3ips
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head (I/S2/S3)
Line Class:
600 gr I/S2/S3
The Ultimate Sinking Spey Body for total control over fishing depth, swing speed and fishing through variable surface currents.
RIO's Elite GameChanger Body is the perfect delivery system for long tapered sink tips, getting flies down in the water column, and lines below variable surface currents. The spey body features RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these sinking spey bodies. Each built with SlickCast Technology and ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
With the GameChanger Body, the wide variety of density options give anglers total control over the depth of fishing, ensuring a straighter line down to the fly, reducing sag typical in single-density lines. The F/H/I option is great with an intermediate, type 3 tip, and swings beautifully between 2ft-4ft. The F/I/S3 is ideal for adding type 3 and type 6 tips, and good for swinging between 4ft and 8ft down along with a F/S3/S5 for swinging 8ft to 12ft down. Full sinking options are also available with an intermediate I/S2/S3 and fastest sinking, bottom-dredging S3/S5/S7 as the best choice for getting the slowest, deepest swing.
Color: Black / Aqua / Flo Orange
Sink Rate: I/S2/S3
Available Line sizes:
Grains
Gram
Line Class
Length
400
25,9
#6
7,0 m
450
29,2
#6/7
7,0 m
500
32,4
#7
7,0 m
550
35,6
#8
7,0 m
600
38,9
#8/9
7,3 m
650
42,1
#9
7,6 m
725
47,0
#10/11
7,6 m
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Elite GameChanger Body Shooting Head (F/H/I)
Line Class:
550 gr F/H/I
The Ultimate Sinking Spey Body for total control over fishing depth, swing speed and fishing through variable surface currents.
RIO's Elite GameChanger Body is the perfect delivery system for long tapered sink tips, getting flies down in the water column, and lines below variable surface currents. The spey body features RIO's Multi Density Control - a seamless blend of three different densities that ensures the smoothest transition of energy when casting, and the very best depth control when fishing. Say goodbye to hinging, weak casts and poor turnover with these sinking spey bodies. Each built with SlickCast Technology and ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for the maximum in sensitivity and performance.
With the GameChanger Body, the wide variety of density options give anglers total control over the depth of fishing, ensuring a straighter line down to the fly, reducing sag typical in single-density lines. The F/H/I option is great with an intermediate, type 3 tip, and swings beautifully between 2ft-4ft. The F/I/S3 is ideal for adding type 3 and type 6 tips, and good for swinging between 4ft and 8ft down along with a F/S3/S5 for swinging 8ft to 12ft down. Full sinking options are also available with an intermediate I/S2/S3 and fastest sinking, bottom-dredging S3/S5/S7 as the best choice for getting the slowest, deepest swing.
Color: Aqua/Light Aqua/Yellow/Flo Orange
Sink Rate: F/H/I
Available Line sizes:
Grains
Gram
Line Class
Length
400
25,9
#6
7,0 m
450
29,2
#6/7
7,0 m
500
32,4
#7
7,0 m
550
35,6
#8
7,0 m
600
38,9
#8/9
7,3 m
650
42,1
#9
7,6 m
725
47,0
#10/11
7,6 m
RIO-Technologies
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded Loops (Front & Back)RIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line
Multi Density ControlMulti Density Control is a combination of different density sinking coatings in a single line that gives anglers complete depth control and perfect contact with the fly.
RIO Products
Backing 20 lbs (white) 100 yds
Länge:
100 yds
A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need!
Length: 100 yds (91m)Strength: 20 lbs (9kg)Colour: white
Traun River
Backing 30 lbs (pink) 100 yds
Länge:
100 yds
A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need!
Length: 100 yds (91 m)Strength: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)Colour: pink
Traun River
Backing 30 lbs (white) 100 yds
Länge:
100 yds
A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need!
Length: 100 yds (91 m)Strength: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)Colour: white
Traun River
Backing 30 lbs (pink) 1200 yds
Länge:
1200 yds
A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need!
Length: 1200 yds (1092 m)Strength: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)Colour: pink
Traun River
Backing 20 lbs (pink) 100 yds
Länge:
100 yds
There are times when a fluorescent coloured backing is a great advantage. It is essential, especially when fighting very large species, to be able to track the path of a running fish. A coloured fluorescent backing helps you to do this.This is not only true for saltwater fly fishing, it also applies to Salmon, Pike, Steelhead and large Trout. A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need!
Length: 100 yds (91m)Strength: 20 lbs (9kg)Colour: pink
Traun River
Elite Scandi Launch Shooting Head
Line Class:
440gr/#7
The ultimate Scandi shooting head, presenting smaller and traditional flies with smothness and long distances. Perfectly combined with a tapered leader or Versi-Leader. Built with ConnectCore-Plus core and SlickCast coating.
Color: pale green/blue
Models:
Line Size | Weight
Sink Rate
Length
# 6 | 380 grains | 24,0 g
schwimmend
10,1 m (33 ft)
# 7 | 440 grains | 28,5 g
schwimmend
10,7 m (35 ft)
# 8 | 500 grains | 32,0 g
schwimmend
11,0 m (36 ft)
# 9 | 550 grains | 35,6 g
schwimmend
11,6 m (38 ft)
# 10 | 610 grains | 39,5 g
schwimmend
12,5 m (41 ft)
# 11 | 670 grains | 43,7 g
schwimmend
13,1 m (43 ft)
Technologys
Connect Core PlusRIO’s ConnectCore Plus full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success.
Welded LoopsRIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader. Almost all RIO fly lines are supplied with these small welded loops, please see the appropriate line diagram for information.
EasyIDRIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line.
SlickCastSlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
The ultimate Scandi Shooting Head, presenting smaller and traditional style patterns with fin touch, distance and ease.
Higher tip diameter for consistent turnover of long tapered leaders or heavier VersiLeaders
Unique stepped taper concentrates weight in the D-loop for easier rod load and powerful casts
Redesigned front taper for delicate turnover and graceful presentations
Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Plus for maximum performance
Built with RIO’s exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating
The Scandi Launch is an all new series of high performance shooting heads designed to maximize the fun of fishing small flies on floating lines. Each size has been meticulously tuned for two criteria. First, a unique series of steps in the taper concentrates weight at the back of the head, putting more weight in the D loop and making it easy to load the rod. Second, the front taper and tip diameters of each head have been selected to turn over delicately for the most graceful presentations. Whether fishing a tapered nylon leader or a slightly heavier VersiLeader, the Scandi Launch delivers flies quietly and efficiently. Fishing “fine and far off” has been the aspiration of two-handed anglers for decades and the Scandi Launch makes it more fun than ever. A shooting line is required to make this head fishable.
RIO Products
Avid 24ft Sink Tip
Type:
150 grains
SPECIALTY SINKING TIP FLY LINE SERIES, WITH ULTRA- SLICK PERFORMANCE!
RIO's Avid 24ft Sink Tip series of fly lines is designed to get your flies down in the water column and is now developed with RIO's most advanced fly line coating technology at an approachable price. The lines have a 24ft long sink tip to present flies to deeper-lying fish while employing a taper design crafted for easy casting performance. Each line is built on a supple, memory-free core with our SlickCast coating technology, creating the slickest and most durably fly lines on the market.
Color: black/goldTotal length: 24,4 m (80 ft)Head length: 7,3 m (24 ft)
Technologys & Features:
SlickCast: SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
Dual Tone
Front & Back Welded Loop
Line Size
Head Weight
Sink Rate
5/6wt
150gr (9.7g)
F/S4
6/7wt
200gr (13g)
F/S5
7/8wt
250gr (16.2g)
F/S6
8/9wt
300gr (19.4g)
F/S7
9/10wt
350gr (22.7g)
F/S8
RIO Products
TMC Sinking Line Dressing
This line dressing speeds the descent of any fly line or leader. Ideal for use in still water, sub-surface fishing. Easy to use.
Contents: 55 ml
TIEMCO
TMC Fly Line Dressing
This silicone-based line dressing improves the floatability and smoothness of any floating fly line.
Content: 55 ml
TIEMCO
Premier Gold (melon/gray dun - floating) Fly Line
Line Class:
WF-6-F
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.
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
Color: melon/gray dun
Technology
SlickCast
MaxFloat Tip
Features
DualTone
EasyID
Front Loop
Back Loop
Type
Full Head Weight
Full Head Length
Full Line Length
WF-3
158gr (10.2gm)
45ft (13.7m)
80ft (24.4m)
WF-4
175gr (11.3gm)
46ft (14m)
90ft (27.4m)
WF-5
208gr (13.5gm)
47ft (14.3m)
90ft (27.4m)
WF-6
234gr (15.2gm)
48ft (14.6m)
90ft (27.4m)
WF-7
270gr (17.5gm)
49ft (14.9m)
90ft (27.4m)
WF-8
310gr (20.1gm)
50ft (15.2m)
90ft (27.4m)
WF-9
345gr (22.4gm)
50ft (15.2m)
90ft (27.4m)
RIO Products
High Performance with RIO fly lines
Out of all fly-fishing gear, the fly-line connects you to the fish more than anything. And, since nothing is left to chance on the water, plan your adventure with care. A good quality fly line on your fly reel will help you feel every little take or movement of your fly. Therefore, whether you want a WF line, shooting head or Skagit line, at Rudi Heger we got them all.
The right fly fishing line for your fishing adventure
A fly-fishing line is actually different from the standard fishing line. The fly-fishing line is a highly resistant nylon or PVC cord wrapped by a flexible polymer coat, that slides smoothly through the ferrules of the fly rod. Altogether, it effectively operates as a weight-bearing component capable of carrying the fly up into the air and over the water. You will find fly lines available in a variety of weights, colours and lengths, and for particular uses. There are floating and sinking fly lines, to accommodate various uses of the fly. Therefore, our wide selection of flylines from well-known Brands like RIO, TRAUN RIVER and HANAK, will undoubtedly satisfy any anglers demands.
The ultimate fly-fishing experience with RIO Flyline
RIO is one of the world's leading manufacturers of cutting-edge fly lines. Well-known for bold innovations, RIO established themselves on the market with the state-of the-art fly lines. Fundamentally, the fly line should absolutely match a high-quality fly rod. Whether you fish with a one-handed or two-handed fly rod, RIO will definitely have the right fly-fishing line for you! As the best products on the market, they meet every angler's demands.
The RIO fly lines selection comprises the following: floating, intermediate, sinking 3, sinking 6, full sinking and with different sink rates within one line. By developing the industry's highest performing fly lines for more than 20 years, RIO has demonstrated dedication, sheer innovation and a pure love for the sport. RIOs continuous research in design and products refinement ensures for years to come that they will remain the line of choice for you.
Fly lines are an essential component of fly fishing, serving as the weighted line that delivers the fly to its target with precision and finesse. Unlike traditional fishing methods, where the weight of the lure propels the cast, fly fishing relies entirely on the fly line's weight to transfer energy from the rod to the fly. This unique design allows anglers to present lightweight, delicate flies naturally on the water’s surface, making it an artful and effective technique for catching fish.
Modern fly lines come in various types tailored to specific fishing conditions and techniques. These include full-floating lines for dry fly fishing, sinking lines for deeper waters, and specialty lines designed for challenging environments like windy conditions or large flies.
Additionally, advancements in taper designs—such as double taper and weight-forward lines—enhance casting performance, accuracy, and presentation.
Choosing the right fly line is crucial for success on the water. Factors like line weight, taper design, and coating material determine how well the line performs in different scenarios.
Whether you're a beginner learning to cast or an experienced angler targeting specific species, investing in a high-quality fly line can significantly improve your casting distance, accuracy, and overall fishing experience.
Buy high - quality fly lines and backing in Rudi Heger online shop
The fly-fishing equipment does not have to be expensive. In our online shop, you will find excellent fly-fishing lines and backing at top prices at any time. In addition, there are no shipping costs if the order value of your products is over €100 within Europe. Do you need help in choosing the right line or have questions about our fly-fishing lines and backing? Give us a call (+49 8662 7070) or email us.